Gil Gunderson
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Considering what we gave up, we should probably do our due diligence here and ensure he's not rushed.
Player Discussion Erik Brännström |5'10, 181lbs | Left Handed Defenceman
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Dunno, I think the Wolanin injury forced their hand a bit. Though I agree he could use some time in Belleville.
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I’d rather give the ice time to someone like Jaros who projects to be a bottom pairing defenceman at this level as opposed to Brannstrom. Ottawa gave him a chance, he hasn’t produced enough to warrant keeping him up. Let him rip it up with his future teammates down in Belleville.
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Actually I agree with this. Definitely some better options than forcing Bran to play up here.
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I thought Brannstrom played really well in Boston - he was moving the puck really well and didn't look overwhelmed at all by Boston's pressure. I haven't seen his advanced stats, but I'm betting they look pretty good...
Brannstrom looks fine to me. He's playing, he's not getting caved, he's holding onto the puck.
This notion that he'd develop better in the AHL isn't any kind of sure fire thing. Playing in a league where you are better than others can also cause you to learn bad habits
This notion that he'd develop better in the AHL isn't any kind of sure fire thing. Playing in a league where you are better than others can also cause you to learn bad habits
Yak
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Playing on team tanking this season with bunch of hacks destined for last place can cause you to learn bad habits and kill confidence.
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He looks confident, and the atmosphere around the team doesn’t look sadsack like some people are trying to make it out to be.
Some fans maybe be cheering for a tank season, but the players clearly aren’t, and there is a lot of bonding going on right now.
These kids are battling night after night and look pretty good doing it, and it looks like the vest have bought it and are busting ass as well.
It’s not exactly looking like a toxic environment for a young player in my opinion. DJ seems to have set a standard that goes across the board, and a style of play that get everyone engaged.
Sounds like EB will watch the next game and the team will go from there. I’m good with him being sent down if coaching thinks that’s best for his development, but our squad appears to be a pretty positive bunch, working on player development.
Some fans maybe be cheering for a tank season, but the players clearly aren’t, and there is a lot of bonding going on right now.
These kids are battling night after night and look pretty good doing it, and it looks like the vest have bought it and are busting ass as well.
It’s not exactly looking like a toxic environment for a young player in my opinion. DJ seems to have set a standard that goes across the board, and a style of play that get everyone engaged.
Sounds like EB will watch the next game and the team will go from there. I’m good with him being sent down if coaching thinks that’s best for his development, but our squad appears to be a pretty positive bunch, working on player development.
Calm down dude he isn’t bad and if anything he may be sent down when wolanin comes back
Development isn’t a black and white thing . Take it game by game
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ah that makes more sense. I would like to see Brannstrom become a little faster/more explosive so he can skate the puck out. He can work on it. He has been ok and he could stay up and continue to get better with his reads and adjustments. Belleville would have that advantage of a bigger role, more icetime as well as being able to do more , and as a result work on other skills. Its a tough enough call with him. I would probably send him down.
I do think he’s one of those players who is better off learning here than the A. I am seeing big improvements week to week.
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I noticed this too
He needs to get quicker. Great edges but he needs more explosive first 2 steps.
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I see it more as a smaller player being overwhelmed at times by bigger stronger NHL players. Brannstrom certainly has the skill & it shows at times, but he has to learn to get rid of the puck a little quicker & not get himself in situations where he is going to lose a battle for the puck. If he moves the puck quicker & he seems to be doing that a little more effectively than he won't have to fight bigger guys to get the puck back or get over matched physically in the corners, along the boards & behind the net.
He takes less risks than Chabot which is a good thing & just needs to make good decisions quicker. The speed in the NHL is definitely a factor for most young players that forces them to make faster decisions with the puck & that is certainly something Brannstrom has to get better & quicker at doing. Not everyone can get better at thinking quicker under pressure, but he seems to be learning the game quickly & getting better slowly at making quicker decisions. It's not going to happen over night & we have to be a little patient with him to improve in that area more than anything else, I think the offence will come with the better decision making.
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