Erik Brannstrom is a legit NHL level puck moving D

[Billy Kvcmu]

Amazing how VAN got him

Was mistreated and hated by DJ Smith in Ottawa for simply not being 6’2 200 lbs

Was dumped by COL for Poolman so they could active LTIR

Now he has found a home in VAN under Toecchet’s system

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[Turin]

About time he found a home. He was hockey's best prospect a million years ago.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

He's averaging 15:00 a game and has 6 points...how 'legit' can he be?

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

Good player. Our D would be a complete and total clusterf*** without him, especially now with Hronek going down.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

He's averaging 15:00 a game and has 6 points...how 'legit' can he be?

That sounds like a bottom 6 OFD to me

 

[Leafshater67]

He's averaging 15:00 a game and has 6 points...how 'legit' can he be?

not everybody gets to be a superstar. He’s proving he’s an NHL calibre guy who can add puck moving to the bottom pairing and breaking the idea that he was a tweener.

 

[Dr John Carlson]

Making threads for 'NHL level' players... we have lost the impact of shame in our society.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

not everybody gets to be a superstar. He’s proving he’s an NHL calibre guy who can add puck moving to the bottom pairing and breaking the idea that he was a tweener.

That sounds like a bottom 6 OFD to me

Not trying to be an ass, but why is this threadworthy on Mainboards?

 

[geebster]

He has scored clutch goals multiple times now and has looked good out there. Hopefully he gets more minutes so Hughes isn't playing over 30 every game anymore. Quinn has (somehow) taken another big step forward this year and is now taking over every game, but if he keeps playing this much and gets hurt the Canucks are done. Brannstrom could be part of the solution, and imo has played well enough to try it.

 

[HockeyVirus]

not everybody gets to be a superstar. He’s proving he’s an NHL calibre guy who can add puck moving to the bottom pairing and breaking the idea that he was a tweener.

Let's see where he is when playoff roll around. Liljegren looked fine as well and never found his way into a playoff lineup

 

[VanillaCoke]

The Brannchise has arrived

 

[NailsHoglander]

Not trying to be an ass, but why is this threadworthy on Mainboards?

He was basically written off as a dead and buried bust by many if not everyone

 

[IComeInPeace]

We tried to move him up the lineup against the Pens a few nights ago and it didn’t work out so well.

In his defence though, he was playing with Tyler Myers who is doing everything possible to make sure his partner struggles as bad as he does.

He looks nice in a bottom pairing role.
It would be a really nice bonus if he could keep it up higher up the lineup.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Ok

Not trying to be an ass, but why is this threadworthy on Mainboards?

Because he plays for the Canucks, dammit! Lavish attention upon him!

 

[Dionysus]

not everybody gets to be a superstar. He’s proving he’s an NHL calibre guy who can add puck moving to the bottom pairing and breaking the idea that he was a tweener.

He was an NHL caliber puck mover the last 2 seasons in Ottawa. Looks like he is finding a good home though, nice to see.

 

[TheNumber4]

Does every slightly positive thing in Van need a thread?

 

[Phrasing]

Does every slightly positive thing in Van need a thread?

no, and OP failed to mention his TOI. He’s getting overrated. Found money? Yes. Anything special? No.

 

[Oddbob]

A guy is maybe becoming a 5-6 D as a regular and that is thread worthy on the main boards? People have weird ideas on what is brag worthy.

 

[Canucks LB]

A guy is maybe becoming a 5-6 D as a regular and that is thread worthy on the main boards? People have weird ideas on what is brag worthy.

Just let people be happy man, what’s the problem with the thread, it’s a positive thread about a nice story, what’s the problem with that?

It helps with activity on the boards as well, where I’m assuming lots of people enjoy

 

[Regal]

He was basically written off as a dead and buried bust by many if not everyone

He played 70+ games each of the past two years. He was a solid pickup for the team but he’s already shown he’s a capable NHL bottom pair.

 

[Fatass]

Is Branstrom following the Forsling path? UFA, traded, waivers. And starts turning into a player. Must have a good head on his shoulders and understand how he has to play to be in the National League.

 

[Oddbob]

Just let people be happy man, what’s the problem with the thread, it’s a positive thread about a nice story, what’s the problem with that?

It helps with activity on the boards as well, where I’m assuming lots of people enjoy

What is such a nice story about it? Most teams have guys in this category and threads aren't needed for them. Doubt a thread like this is great for board activity either. 15ish minutes a night for a blueliner is really low ice time as well even if on the 3rd pair.

 

[GreatSaveLuongo]

His path is a story, because he wasn't getting a chance anywhere and if is a contract dump/waivers guy.

 

[I Hate Philadelphia]

Wow, I guess I need to huddle up with my Bruins friends and get a main board thread about Parker Wotherspoon going.

 

[Bounces R Way]

He's played 286 NHL games lol
not exactly new information here

Still think he's too slow and small to be anything more than filler but good for him for making the most out of his opportunity in Van. Looking like a competent puck mover on a blueline with the likes of Juulsen, Myers, Soucy, and Forbort I don't think is super impressive personally.