Erik Gudbranson leaving Flames to join Blue Jackets on four-year $16M deal

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Calgary Flames defenseman Erik Gudbranson, left, celebrates his goal with left wing Johnny Gaudreau during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Denver. (David Zalubowski/AP)
Calgary Flames defenseman Erik Gudbranson, left, celebrates his goal with left wing Johnny Gaudreau during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Denver. (David Zalubowski/AP)

Erik Gudbranson, who had a strong season with the Calgary Flames last season, is joining the Columbus Blue Jackets in free agency, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

The blueliner put pen to paper on a four-year deal worth $16 million with the Jackets.

Gudbranson is coming off a one-year, $1.95-million contract. The details of his deal with Columbus are not yet known.

Last season, Gudbranson has 17 points in 78 games with a plus-15 rating for Calgary.

SIGNING DETAILS
  • Erik Gudbranson
  • Erik GudbransonSigned byclbclb
  • Length:
    4 yrs
  • Contract Type:
    Free Agency
  • Salary Cap Hit:
    $4 million
  • Total:
    $16 million
July 13, 2022 - 2:33 pm

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