Confirmed with Link: VAN/COL Poolman (20% retained) + 2025 4th for Erik Brannstrom(Waived)

[arttk]

PuckPedia has it listed as Vancouver's.

Oh good we get to keep the higher pick from Edmonton

 

[Vector]

Oh good we get to keep the higher pick from Edmonton

*Ottawa

 

[arttk]

*Ottawa

Wait we have a pick from Ottawa?

 

[Vector]

Wait we have a pick from Ottawa?

The pick the Oilers traded for Podkolzin was Ottawa’s 4th.

 

[VanJack]

Brannstrom was highly rated in his draft year, and his skating is close to elite.

Problem is, he's listed at 5'10" and 185, and since coming to the league has been absolutely schooled in his own zone. Probably the reason why Ottawa didn't qualify him.

And ultimately the reason why the Av's were only willing to go one year at $900,000. Kind of a baffling signing really. They already have a flock of smaller, offensive d-men led of course by Cale Makar....but Towes, Girard, Kylington and even De Haan are 6'1" or under. Why sign another under-sized defender?

Brannstrom likely spends most of the season in Abbotsford if he clears waivers.....but is still an RFA heading into next season.

 

[Jay26]

Tidy work. Brannstrom and Wolanin is a very good 1-2 punch for the farm.