Traded Erik Brännström - D - Part III

[AchtzehnBaby]

 

[ottawagm]

He looked great. Too bad that last one didn't count for him today.

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

 

[Ice-Tray]

Soooo Branny is a winger it turns out. What a game from him, and this new look 4th line.

Mac hinted at being injured early in the season so maybe we can expect more of an impact. That 4th line combo is by far the best we have seen all season.

 

[Neil Patrick Harris]

The prophecies said he would come. Finally, the inheritor to the Christoph Schubert D/LW throne.

 

[DylanSensFan]

Brannstrom has a lot of value, wherever he plays. He's a talented hockey player. Glad Jacque can see that.

 

[Agent Zuuuub]

He was like prime Alfie out there.

Making the 4th line the 1st line in classic Alfie style.

 

[caymanmew]

He didn't seem happy in his post-game interview. I am not sure he is interested in being a forward at all. Maybe he changes his mind as he looked good and being able to play both is a huge asset that will up his value, both trade and contract.

 

[Agent Zuuuub]

Brannstrom has a lot of value, wherever he plays. He's a talented hockey player. Glad Jacque can see that.

I think the branny haters who want to move him will be very disappointed when Alfie and Martin like his IQ and push to keep him.

He is good at everything. Maybe not elite at anything, but just being good and versatile is very valuable.

 

[ottawagm]

He didn't seem happy in his post-game interview. I am not sure he is interested in being a forward at all. Maybe he changes his mind as he looked good and being able to play both is a huge asset that will up his value, both trade and contract.

He'll make a lot more money as a D than a F unless he can get into the top 6 F. I'm sure he's on the trade block if the right deal comes along. It seems that Martin is not a fan of playing one of the other LD on the right, thankfully, so he'll probably be moved for help up front or on RD.

 

[guyzeur]

I think the branny haters who want to move him will be very disappointed when Alfie and Martin like his IQ and push to keep him.

He is good at everything. Maybe not elite at anything, but just being good and versatile is very valuable.

Haters... hmmm. Didn't think he was a good defenseman but he look great last night. Why we traded for DBC when had one all along.

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

Wait for the end...

 

[GCK]

Looked great in his role, his size isn’t an issue at forward. I would think he is done as a Sen though, pretty clear he’s not in the teams plans on the back end.

 

[JD1]

Brannstrom doesn't look thrilled in that interview at all. Big win that he had a hand in yet he seems pretty subdued

 

[Micklebot]

Brannstrom doesn't look thrilled in that interview at all. Big win that he had a hand in yet he seems pretty subdued

Finished the interview off with I prefer playing D, so yeah....

I don't see him sticking around after this year, could see him moved at the deadline.

 

[Senscore]

Brannstrom may just have to look in the mirror and accept that playing wing could be the best way to stay in this league and earn more money.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Finished the interview off with I prefer playing D, so yeah....

I don't see him sticking around after this year, could see him moved at the deadline.

Its great he can contribute at forward. Cap crunch is coming soon though tough decisions will need to be made. If I'm Brannstrom and I get to keep a spot on the team at F and platoon in on D when needed.. I'd grab it. I think he can be a positive contributor at both but a spot on a team where he can play in the top 4 and get some PP time would be ideal for him.. not sure where though.

 

[bert]

He didn't seem happy in his post-game interview. I am not sure he is interested in being a forward at all. Maybe he changes his mind as he looked good and being able to play both is a huge asset that will up his value, both trade and contract.

This is likely his only path to being a full time and long time NHL player. Utility guy that can literally play anywhere. Teams that go on deep runs don't have D men his size as regular players. If they do they are incredible skaters. While Brannstrom isn't a bad skater it isn't good enough to make up for his lack of size. Hope he comes to terms with it and embraces it. I think it's obvious his teammates like him. He plays hard let's see how he does in this role.

 

[JD1]

Finished the interview off with I prefer playing D, so yeah....

I don't see him sticking around after this year, could see him moved at the deadline.

There's been a complete regime change in the last 50 or so days.

Everyone is being evaluated

It'll be interesting to see what moves they make.

 

[Xspyrit]

He's a terrible NHL defenseman.

I know he didn't sound happy about it in the interview but too bad. He's a better forward at this level.

Who? Brannstrom?

Brannstrom >>>> Hamonic

 

[RickyLafleur]

He looked pissed in that interview. Hard to believe that anyone could do worse than the zibanejad deal but Dorion topped himself with this one.

 

[RedWhiteBlackGold]

He hasn't played forward in the last 14 years so yeah defense is where he is most comfortable. Doesn't mean tho he can't convert to being a good 2 way forward. Give it some time if that's in Martin's plans.

At the end of the day, I'd rather play him forward then riding the bench. NHL money is good wherever you get slotted in.

 

[Very Stable Genius]

He shouldn't be riding the bench when Hamonic is on this roster though...

 

[coladin]

Wait for the end...

I listened on the way hom form the game, and I could feel his anger. Watching it , you can see he was humiliated to play forward. And a humiliating question by Claire to a professional hockey player who gets $2M to play defence. Why embarrass the guy more?

Jacques doesn't care. He just wants wins. We all do. But he realizes that he is a spare part here and will be moved

 

[Icelevel]

Wait for the end...

Surprised he didn’t ask for a trade right there. Boy is pissed.
Branny and Kubalik will be gone I guess.