Player Discussion Erik Brännström |5'10, 181lbs | Left Handed Defenceman

[Cosmix]

Exactly. The kid is 20. And a defenseman.

Most people can't tell their ass from a hole in the ground at 20. Give him some time.

Your statement does not need an age-related qualifier!

 

[Cosmix]

Now just leave him in Belleville until the end of the season. Kid needs to be in a stable place and concentrate on his game and getting more explosiveness/speed on his legs.

Plus eat more Wheaties!

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

Your statement does not need an age-related qualifier!

sure it does

 

[Cosmix]

sure it does

Outside my own age group, of course, I think your statement regarding observation of holes in the ground applies to all other age groups.

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

Outside my own age group, of course, I think your statement regarding observation of holes in the ground applies to all other age groups.

True, but people in that age bracket are still kids. And have a lot of growing up to do.

 

[Cosmix]

True, but people in that age bracket are still kids. And have a lot of growing up to do.

True, young people are inexperienced. Hopefully the young people will mature.

 

[Sweatred]

Recalled.

 

[Sensinitis]

Had 4 pts in 4 games for Bsens and scored his first pro goal of the year. Hopefully he plays with some more confidence offensively.

 

[SpezDispenser]

We're handling this kid in bizarre fashion. Unless Mann flat out told Dorion he's too good for the Ahl I guess.

 

[Silencio]

We're handling this kid in bizarre fashion. Unless Mann flat out told Dorion he's too good for the Ahl I guess.

I think Zaitsev's out tonight, calling up Brannstrom seems like a last resort type thing.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

I think Zaitsev's out tonight, calling up Brannstrom seems like a last resort type thing.

don't we have lajoie and englund up though

 

[h2]

I think Zaitsev's out tonight, calling up Brannstrom seems like a last resort type thing.

Call someone else up as a last resort. Brannstrom should be tearing up the AHL this year as his focus, he's not NHL ready.

 

[GCK]

Call someone else up as a last resort. Brannstrom should be tearing up the AHL this year as his focus, he's not NHL ready.

Unbelievably they only have 7 healthy DMen in North America.

 

[DJB]

Not sure exactly if Brannstrom was able to take a big dump or something but he's done a complete 180 in his play.

Playing with confidence, skating hard and jumping into the play. I've been tough on him but I'll admit he's been good these two games in Florida

 

[Boud]

Not sure exactly if Brannstrom was able to take a big dump or something but he's done a complete 180 in his play.

Playing with confidence, skating hard and jumping into the play. I've been tough on him but I'll admit he's been good these two games in Florida

Honestly I feel like it has more to do with the fact that they've finally started to play him on the right side where he's much much more comfortable.

 

[slamigo]

My kid was asking “Whoa, what’s up with Brannstrom? He looks amazing!”

I guess the AHL wake up call worked?

 

[Sweatred]

Kid looked good again ...

 

[benjiv1]

Am I correct in reading that Brannstrom was playing on the right side tonight?

 

[LeProspector]

Whatever Trent Mann did to him in Belleville worked.... kid looks fantastic.

 

[HSF]

My kid was asking “Whoa, what’s up with Brannstrom? He looks amazing!”

I guess the AHL wake up call worked?

No it can't work!

 

[DrEasy]

Playing with more poise now. Shot needs work; maybe ask Boro for tips?

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Am I correct in reading that Brannstrom was playing on the right side tonight?

He’s been saying he prefers the right side for a while now.

 

[Senscore]

Not sure exactly if Brannstrom was able to take a big dump or something but he's done a complete 180 in his play.

Playing with confidence, skating hard and jumping into the play. I've been tough on him but I'll admit he's been good these two games in Florida

Nobody wants to live in Belleville.

 

[SpezDispenser]

This is how I thought he'd look from day one- and it's fun to watch. I hope he continues this play.

 

[bert]

Honestly I feel like it has more to do with the fact that they've finally started to play him on the right side where he's much much more comfortable.

And in a more prominent role getting regular reps with regular rhythm. He has always played in the top 4 on any team he has been on this probably feels more natural. The right side is extremely weak this is good news.

But truly agree he looks way more comfortable. What a relief.