D Erik Brannstrom (2017, 15th, VGK - Traded to OTT)

[EK47]

He’s also probably the best defensively out of the defensemen on this swedish WJC team..

 

[koyvoo]

 

[Artorius Horus T]

He’s also probably the best defensively out of the defensemen on this swedish WJC team..

Two-way d-man

Eliteprospects.com, several scouts and i agree.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

At this point, its obviously a no brainer for the Knights to call him up to the NHL after this tournament is over.

 

[Cap'n Flavour]

24 is Mattias Samuelsson? He didn't even bother to turn to follow Brannstrom. Swedish double agent??

 

[Artorius Horus T]

sorry, wrong thread...

 

[HanSolo]

At this point, its obviously a no brainer for the Knights to call him up to the NHL after this tournament is over.

You'd think but if I had to put money on it he's going right back to Chicago. He'll get his shot next year.

 

[JetsFan815]

He is absolutely UNREAL! OMG I am so jealous of the VGK.

 

[Our Lady Peace]

Was the best Swede tonight IMO. Man he can really read the game well from the back end. Hands and skating are amazing.

 

[780il]

What a f***in pick at 15 eh

 

[Tomas W]

The WJC have been an eye opener on this guy, so much skill!

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Glass,Brännström,Hague,Kruse,Morozov,Leschyshyn,Dugan,Jones,X.Bouchard,
- damn...you Knights have sick prospect pool. That good, that you could afford to trade Suzuki

Glass, 2.10 ppg in the WHL, has already 5 points in 3 games at the WJC
Brännström, 0.85 ppg in the AHL, has already 4 goals in 3 games at the WJC
Hague, the 6 foot 6 tower, the next Chris Pronger in my mind, 10 goals 19 points, is 0.55 ppg in the AHL
Kruse, has significantly improved from last season in the NCAA, from 0.76 ppg player to 1.35 ppg player
Morozov, great late 2nd round pick, already 1+1 in 2 games at the WJC, has already played in the KHL as an 18 year old
Leschyshyn, great early 2nd round pick, 2 last seasons 40 points each in 60 + games, now he is a 1.42 ppg this season in the OHL
Dugan, another great later rounds pick, first season in the NCAA, is 1.10 ppg
Jones, awesome 7th round pick, is 1.35 ppg this season, great improvement each season in the OHL
X. Bouchard, 6 foot 4 RD, has already 19 points in 27 games this season and +14 in the QMJHL

 

[Lexus]

Better fps on the GIF here:

 

[Thebesthockey]

Easily Best D at WJC tourney

 

[golgoXIII]

how does he look post WJC? is he far from playing in the NHL?

 

[seadawg]

how does he look post WJC? is he far from playing in the NHL?

I've wondered the same thing, only because statistically he hasn't done much in the AHL post WJC.

 

[jetsforever]

Going to Ottawa now, the next Karlsson?

 

[koyvoo]

Going to Ottawa now, the next Karlsson?

Becomes the best defenseman in league and then is traded in his prime for spare parts

 

[SpezDispenser]

Absolutely stoked to get this kid. Stoked!

 

[CupInSIX]

how does he look post WJC? is he far from playing in the NHL?

IMO the only reason he's in the AHL is to not burn a year off his ELC.

He's getting used to the smaller ice surface but he should shoot out of the gate like a cannon next season, especially if Ottawa plays him a ton in the last 9 games of the regular season.


farewell, sweet golden prince...

 

[Prntscrn]

Poor kid

 

[JEI]

Great add for Ottawa. Kids a stud.

 

[HOPE]

hell of a trade for Ottawa i'm realy jealous. Brannstrom is exacly what Montreal needs, make you wonder if we could have had him instead of Suzuki in the offseason. Don't get me wrong i love suzuki but Brannstrom would have been the dream trade.

 

[koyvoo]

Gudbranson to Pittsburgh

 

[Gil Gunderson]

hell of a trade for Ottawa i'm realy jealous. Brannstrom is exacly what Montreal needs, make you wonder if we could have had him instead of Suzuki in the offseason. Don't get me wrong i love suzuki but Brannstrom would have been the dream trade.

Melnyk + Brannstrom for Geoff Molson.