Traded Erik Brännström - D - Part III

[bert]

I used to enjoy watching Francis Bouillon play. Not because he was great or anything but it was impressive seeing a guy listed at 5’8 (no way he was that tall, relatively speaking) hold his own.

200lbs on his frame certainly qualified as a fire hydrant.

He was a decent player, forgot about him but yeah he was thick. I was thinking more along the lines of Timmonen.

 

[Bileur]

He was a decent player, forgot about him but yeah he was thick. I was thinking more along the lines of Timmonen.

I’m definitely not making a comparison lol. Just the first fire hydrant that came to mind.

Timonen is definitely someone I hoped Brannstrom would model his game when we acquired him but I always thought that was shooting a little high.

I don’t think he’ll ever reach that level, at least not in Ottawa. It took Timonen some time to build up his body and develop at the NHL level. Brannstrom hasn’t outright seized and won’t be given the opportunity to get there.

This offseason is HUGE for Brannstrom’s NHL future.

 

[Sweatred]

I’ve met Branny … he’s no giant but he’s a lot sturdier than what he gets credit for. He’s fearless and tough enough. He’ll be fine (he already is fine).

 

[Micklebot]

No shot he is that tall. People can see how small he is. If you're a D his size you need to be an either incredible skater or built like a fire hydrant. He unfortunately is neither.


How many sub 6 ft d men do you see Tampa dress.... How many sub 6'2 d men do you see Tampa dress? It's not impossible obviously but you have to be a special player to stay healthy enough to go deep and defend at that level. When you watch Brannstrom do you see 'special player'?

I don't mind Brannstrom as a depth regular season guy. But if I'm rolling into the playoffs I don't want him in my top 6. If he is... It's not going to be a very long spring.

There were 19 sub 6' Dmen in the playoffs this year. Only 3 listed as 5'9 though,

2 won the cup this year (Girard and Makar)
Krug won in 2019,
Orlov in 2018
Pens had 3 in 2017, Daley, Ruhdewel, and Streit but only Dayley played a significant role.

You can't build a team of small dmen, but you can fit one in and still be competitive in the playoffs imo. 5'9 is pushing it though...

 

[bert]

There were 19 sub 6' Dmen in the playoffs this year. Only 3 listed as 5'9 though,

2 won the cup this year (Girard and Makar)
Krug won in 2019,
Orlov in 2018
Pens had 3 in 2017, Daley, Ruhdewel, and Streit but only Dayley played a significant role.

You can't build a team of small dmen, but you can fit one in and still be competitive in the playoffs imo. 5'9 is pushing it though...

Good post, Girard didnt survive and he is a much more talented player than Brann. Makar is a generational talent. Krug was an all start and top offensive D man on Boston. Orlov is a thick guy and skates better than Brannstrom. Daley was one of the best skaters in hockey. Its pretty easy to see how he wouldnt be a guy a contender carries in his lineup. He can be a depth guy but not a mainstay.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Nice cheap 1 year contract

 

[Micklebot]

Nice cheap 1 year contract

Wow, I was expecting him to come in around 1.2-1.5, not a big difference in the grand scheme of things but still a good deal for a guy that played 19 mins a night last year.

 

[UglyPuckling]

That's a pretty good number and term.

Kind of suggests (the term) that this is a "show me" year for Brannstrom.

 

[Larionov]

That's a pretty good number and term.

Kind of suggests (the term) that this is a "show me" year for Brannstrom.

Yep - if he goes out and has a big year, his agent is going to be looking to recoup the haircut he took in 2022-23, and understandably so. That's a very cheap contract, but Brannstrom had almost no leverage...

 

[UglyPuckling]

Yep - if he goes out and has a big year, his agent is going to be looking to recoup the haircut he took in 2022-23, and understandably so. That's a very cheap contract, but Brannstrom had almost no leverage...

I agree.

 

[Micklebot]

Given how tight we are going to be to the cap next year if we re-sign DeBrincat and go long term with Stu, it would have been nice to get a 2nd year of a cheap contract for Brann, if he plays well I can't see him not getting traded as we won't be able to fit him in anyways...

 

[Senscore]

I hope the lad goes off

 

[OD99]

That's a good deal and I hope he makes a big jump this year.

Now get Formenton done and start camp ready to rock.

 

[playasRus]

Given how tight we are going to be to the cap next year if we re-sign DeBrincat and go long term with Stu, it would have been nice to get a 2nd year of a cheap contract for Brann, if he plays well I can't see him not getting traded as we won't be able to fit him in anyways...

We have another 3 RFA years of control.

Even if he goes off on a 2nd pairing stud type year, he'll only be a ~2M short contract, and won't even have arbitration rights next summer. 4-5 years is when it'll start to creep into the 4M+ range of AAV, like Zub contract progression..

 

[Xspyrit]

Given how tight we are going to be to the cap next year if we re-sign DeBrincat and go long term with Stu, it would have been nice to get a 2nd year of a cheap contract for Brann, if he plays well I can't see him not getting traded as we won't be able to fit him in anyways...

This 1 year almost guarantees that Brannstrom is going to get traded in the near future. Unless he shows no progression and even regress to be a Mete depth guy and we sign him cheap another year or two

But if he continues his progression, he will inevitably price himself out of Ottawa. With Stutzle, DeBrincat, Zub and Pinto extensions next season, we're going to be in cap hell already

 

[Tuna99]

Wonder where his game is at, such a great passer and vision but doesn’t make a ton happen - I’m a believer but he has to start making an impact game to game and not just showing “potential”

 

[Blotto71]

This 1 year almost guarantees that Brannstrom is going to get traded in the near future. Unless he shows no progression and even regress to be a Mete depth guy and we sign him cheap another year or two

But if he continues his progression, he will inevitably price himself out of Ottawa. With Stutzle, DeBrincat, Zub and Pinto extensions next season, we're going to be in cap hell already

I don't think Brannstrom pricing himself out of Ottawa would be the worst thing to happen - it would give the team an asset to move for playoff help, draft picks, or younger players. Given he is still cost controlled, he would command a decent return. And with Chabot and Sanderson (hopefully!) anchoring the left D, and a number of left D in the system (Kleven?) that will potentially produce a bottom pair LD in the future, maybe him pricing himself out is the best thing that could happen.

 

[playasRus]

Everyone hoping Ryan Ellis shows up this year.

 

[Sensinitis]

Nice deal, ball is in his court now

 

[dumbdick]

I'm holding out hope for Brann. I think he'll be like Ceci and just take a long time to hit his stride. I think his floor is Chris Campoli, and I mean that in a good way.

 

[aragorn]

I think this could be Brannstrom's last yr in Ottawa. They have two RD in Belleville knocking on the door, Sanderson has leap frogged him & they have Kleven coming next yr. They have to make room at some point for the younger D with more potential.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Good deal. Put up or shut up time.

 

[Xspyrit]

I don't think Brannstrom pricing himself out of Ottawa would be the worst thing to happen - it would give the team an asset to move for playoff help, draft picks, or younger players. Given he is still cost controlled, he would command a decent return. And with Chabot and Sanderson (hopefully!) anchoring the left D, and a number of left D in the system (Kleven?) that will potentially produce a bottom pair LD in the future, maybe him pricing himself out is the best thing that could happen.

Yes, it could be one of the best thing to happen for Ottawa this season (I mean on an individualistic level)

We have lost a lot in terms of draft capital with Logan Brown and couldn't sell Connor Brown when his value was high so a Brannstrom breakout would be very welcomed

I think this could be Brannstrom's last yr in Ottawa. They have two RD in Belleville knocking on the door, Sanderson has leap frogged him & they have Kleven coming next yr. They have to make room at some point for the younger D with more potential.

Brannstrom's future with the Sens has never been long term, at least not since Dorion said that he won't ever play RD in Ottawa. Well, he still did last year, 4% of his shifts

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[Golden_Jet]

Yes, it could be one of the best thing to happen for Ottawa this season (I mean on an individualistic level)

We have lost a lot in terms of draft capital with Logan Brown and couldn't sell Connor Brown when his value was high so a Brannstrom breakout would be very welcomed



Brannstrom's future with the Sens has never been long term, at least not since Dorion said that he won't ever play RD in Ottawa. Well, he still did last year, 4% of his shifts

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Ya injuries happen

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Very happy that he's signed for the season.

Hopefully he gets plenty of icetime and proves his doubters wrong. Looking at you Shawn Simpson.

I think this could be Brannstrom's last yr in Ottawa. They have two RD in Belleville knocking on the door, Sanderson has leap frogged him & they have Kleven coming next yr. They have to make room at some point for the younger D with more potential.

Lol