Flames sign defenceman Erik Gudbranson to one-year contract

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetSeptember 10, 2021 - 2:44pm

Nashville Predators' Erik Gudbranson (44) keeps Florida Panthers center Lucas Wallmark (71) away from the puck in the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 26, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn (Mark Humphrey/AP).

The Calgary Flames signed defenceman Erik Gudbranson to a one-year, $1.95 million deal, the team announced on Friday.

New threads for Erik pic.twitter.com/npp7nXFDDp

— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) September 10, 2021

Gudbranson was drafted by the Florida Panthers third overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. The 29-year-old played for the Panthers, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Ottawa Senators and Nashville Predators before arriving in Calgary.

The 29-year-old from Ottawa has 21 goals and 56 assists (77 points) through 563 games played in his NHL career.

#Flames have signed d-man Erik Gudbranson to a one-year deal at $1.95 million.

Played 45 games last year with Ottawa and Nashville. Right shot, turns 30 in January.

— Pat Steinberg (@Fan960Steinberg) September 10, 2021

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