NHL
Erik Gudbranson
Erik Gudbranson
Columbus Blue Jackets, Defensemen
Age: 32-331d (Jan 07, 1992)
Exp: 12 Years
Country: CA
College: Kingston
Drafted: Round 1 (#3 overall), 2010
2024-25 Cap Hit
$4,000,000
2024-25 Cash
$3,500,000
Career Earnings
$40,475,000
2022-2025 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Erik Gudbranson signed a 4 year , $16,000,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $16,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000. In 2024-25, Gudbranson will earn a base salary of $3,500,000, while carrying a cap hit of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $16,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
Contract Notes
- 10-team no trade list
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2021 Free Agent
Erik Gudbranson signed a 1 year , $1,950,000 contract with the Calgary Flames, including $1,950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,950,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,950,000
Average Salary:
$1,950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2018-2020 Extension
Erik Gudbranson signed a 3 year , $12,000,000 contract with the Vancouver Canucks, including $12,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2017-2017 Extension
Erik Gudbranson signed a 1 year , $3,500,000 contract with the Vancouver Canucks, including $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016
Erik Gudbranson signed a 1 year , $3,500,000 contract with the Florida Panthers, including $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / RFA
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2014-2015
Erik Gudbranson signed a 2 year , $5,000,000 contract with the Florida Panthers, including $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / RFA
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2011-2013
Erik Gudbranson signed a 3 year , $9,600,000 contract with the Florida Panthers, including $270,000 signing bonus, $9,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,200,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $9,600,000
Average Salary:
$3,200,000
Signing Bonus:
$270,000
Free Agent:
2014 / RFA
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Seasons
12 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$40,475,000
Earnings w/ Different Teams
8 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 20 |
|
Active
|
$900,000 |
$900,000 |
|
| 2012 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$900,000 |
$1,800,000 |
|
| 2013 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$900,000 |
$2,700,000 |
|
| 2014 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$2,250,000 |
$4,950,000 |
|
| 2015 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$2,750,000 |
$7,700,000 |
|
| 2016 | 25 |
|
Injured
|
$3,500,000 |
$11,200,000 |
|
| 2017 | 26 |
|
Injured
|
$3,500,000 |
$14,700,000 |
|
| 2018 | 27 |
 |
Active
Retained
|
$826,601 $2,998,399 |
$15,526,601 $18,525,000 |
|
| 2019 | 28 |
 |
Injured
Retained
|
$3,943,538 $556,462 |
$22,468,538 $23,025,000 |
|
| 2020 | 29 |
  |
Active
Retained
|
$672,412 $2,327,588 |
$23,697,412 $26,025,000 |
|
| 2021 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$1,950,000 |
$27,975,000 |
|
| 2022 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$5,000,000 |
$32,975,000 |
|
| 2023 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$4,000,000 |
$36,975,000 |
|
| 2024 | 33 |
|
Injured
|
$3,500,000 |
$40,475,000 |
|
| Total |
$40,475,000 |
$40,475,000 |
||||
| 2025 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$3,500,000 |
||
| Total |
$43,975,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$7,430,000 | $270,000 | - | $7,700,000 |
| 3 |
|
$9,923,399 | $75,000 | - | $9,998,399 |
| 2 |
|
$1,383,063 | - | - | $1,383,063 |
| 1 |
|
$3,943,538 | - | - | $3,943,538 |
| 1 |
|
$672,412 | - | - | $672,412 |
| 1 |
|
$2,327,588 | - | - | $2,327,588 |
| 1 |
|
$1,950,000 | - | - | $1,950,000 |
| 3 |
|
$12,500,000 | - | - | $12,500,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |
|
20 |
$810,000
|
$90,000 |
$900,000 |
$900,000 |
|
| 2012 |
|
21 |
$810,000
|
$90,000 |
$900,000 |
$1,800,000 |
|
| 2013 |
|
22 |
$810,000
|
$90,000 |
$900,000 |
$2,700,000 |
|
| 2014 |
|
23 |
$2,250,000
|
$2,250,000 |
$4,950,000 |
||
| 2015 |
|
24 |
$2,750,000
|
$2,750,000 |
$7,700,000 |
||
| 2016 |
|
25 |
$3,500,000
|
$3,500,000 |
$11,200,000 |
||
| 2017 |
|
26 |
$3,500,000
|
$3,500,000 |
$14,700,000 |
||
| 2018 |
|
27 |
$826,601 $2,923,399
|
$75,000 |
$826,601 $2,998,399 |
$15,526,601 $18,525,000 |
|
| 2019 |
|
28 |
$3,943,538 $556,462
|
$3,943,538 $556,462 |
$22,468,538 $23,025,000 |
||
| 2020 |
|
29 |
$672,412 $2,327,588
|
$672,412 $2,327,588 |
$23,697,412 $26,025,000 |
||
| 2021 |
|
30 |
$1,950,000
|
$1,950,000 |
$27,975,000 |
||
| 2022 |
|
31 |
$5,000,000
|
$5,000,000 |
$32,975,000 |
||
| 2023 |
|
32 |
$4,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$36,975,000 |
||
| 2024 |
|
33 |
$3,500,000
|
$3,500,000 |
$40,475,000 |
||
| Total |
$40,130,000 |
$345,000 |
$40,475,000 |
$40,475,000 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
34 |
$3,500,000
|
$3,500,000 |
|||
| Total |
$43,630,000 |
$345,000 |
$43,975,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$7,430,000 | $270,000 | - | $7,700,000 |
| 3 |
|
$9,923,399 | $75,000 | - | $9,998,399 |
| 2 |
|
$1,383,063 | - | - | $1,383,063 |
| 1 |
|
$3,943,538 | - | - | $3,943,538 |
| 1 |
|
$672,412 | - | - | $672,412 |
| 1 |
|
$2,327,588 | - | - | $2,327,588 |
| 1 |
|
$1,950,000 | - | - | $1,950,000 |
| 3 |
|
$12,500,000 | - | - | $12,500,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
CBJ |
Oct 16, 2024 - TBD | 0 | Upper Body |
| 2019-20 |
ANA |
Feb 09, 2020 - TBD | 0 | Upper Body |
| 2017-18 |
VAN |
Jan 21, 2018 - TBD | 1 | Back |
| 2017-18 |
VAN |
Nov 30, 2017 - Dec 17, 2017 | 0 | Upper Body |
| 2016-17 |
VAN |
Dec 13, 2016 - TBD | 0 | Wrist |
-
Dec 11, 2023
Suspended 1 game for Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Florida (FLA), forfeiting $28,333 of 2023-24 salary with Columbus (CBJ)
-
Jul 13, 2022
Signed a 4 year $16 million contract with Columbus (CBJ)
-
Sep 11, 2021
Signed a 1 year $1.95 million contract with Calgary (CGY)
-
Apr 12, 2021
Traded to Nashville (NSH) from Ottawa (OTT) for Brandon Fortunato and 2023 7th round pick
-
Oct 08, 2020
Traded to Ottawa (OTT) from Anaheim (ANA) for 2021 5th round pick
-
Oct 25, 2019
Traded to Anaheim (ANA) from Pittsburgh (PIT) for Andreas Martinsen and 2021 7th round pick
-
Feb 25, 2019
Traded to Pittsburgh (PIT) from Vancouver (VAN) for Tanner Pearson
-
Feb 20, 2018
Signed a 3 year $12 million contract extension with Vancouver (VAN)
-
Oct 20, 2017
Suspended 1 game for boarding Frank Vatrano (BOS), forfeiting $18,817 in 2017-18 salary with Vancouver (VAN)
-
Jun 15, 2017
Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract extension with Vancouver (VAN)
-
May 26, 2016
Traded to Vancouver (VAN) from Florida (FLA) with 2016 5th round pick for Jared McCann, 2016 2nd round pick and 2016 4th round pick
-
May 10, 2016
Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with Florida (FLA)
-
Jul 10, 2014
Signed a 2 year $5 million contract with Florida (FLA)
-
Jul 16, 2011
Signed a 3 year $9.6 million contract with Florida (FLA)
-
Jun 25, 2010
Drafted by Florida (FLA): Round 1 (#3 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | Blk | Hit | PIM | FO Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CBJ | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | CBJ | 78 | 6 | 20 | 26 | -14 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 170 | 81 | 74 | 0 |
| 2022 | CBJ | 70 | 1 | 12 | 13 | -24 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 119 | 57 | 0 |
| 2021 | CGY | 78 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 145 | 68 | 0 |
| 2020 | NAS | 45 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -12 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 111 | 59 | 0 |
| 2019 | ANA | 51 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 58 | 89 | 95 | 0 |
| 2018 | PIT | 76 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -20 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 84 | 184 | 87 | 0 |
| 2017 | VAN | 52 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -7 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 126 | 35 | 0 |
| 2016 | VAN | 30 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -14 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 66 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | FLA | 64 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 150 | 49 | 0 |
| 2014 | FLA | 75 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -3 | 110 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 211 | 58 | 0 |
| 2013 | FLA | 62 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -9 | 86 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 153 | 99 | 0 |
| 2012 | FLA | 32 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -22 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 80 | 47 | 0 |
| 2011 | FLA | 67 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -20 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 145 | 76 | 0 |
