Confirmed Trade: [VAN/COL] Tucker Poolman (20% retained) and 2025 4th round pick for D Erik Brannstrom

[beardo]

He is perfectly fine in that #7-8D wheelhouse.

In Ottawa, it's that his game never progressed beyond that point and he had a 2M QO.

I don't see him sticking in the NHL beyond this season, but it's nice to see him get another shot somewhere.

Weird take. He’s been good. Troy stretcher keeps getting jobs and so far Brannstrom is significantly better, and I loved Troy Stetcher.

 

[Cogburn]

This deal is actually going to be a massive win for Vancouver when Brannstrom becomes the next Gustav Forsling.

Can we go back in time and keep Forsling instead?

 

[StickShift]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1850561818613211240

 

[Rowlet]

He is perfectly fine in that #7-8D wheelhouse.

In Ottawa, it's that his game never progressed beyond that point and he had a 2M QO.

I don't see him sticking in the NHL beyond this season, but it's nice to see him get another shot somewhere.

He's been playing like a #5 in Vancouver so far.

 

[GOilers88]

Hope so, let him marinate in the AHL

He's been marinating for 7 years.

 

[Rowlet]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1850428125932650539

 

[Canucks LB]

Except to the coaching staff/management when guys are fighting for spots? It's become apparent that some guys just don't fit into the Avs system. It's clear Brannstrom is talented but the Avs are overloaded with guys with a similar skill set and he got caved in defensively in his short stint here.

So did Kylington, but they are clearly more committed to him and he's got a longer track record. Waiving Brannstrom allowed Avs to pick up Ludvig, who fills a much more pressing need in the same role and had a much better showing in limited action. It seems to be working out for all parties involved, and I don't think the Avs feel like they've missed out.

Except he has played nothing like Colorado Avalanche fans have said he played like, So much so let me show you this lovely chart.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1850561818613211240

Most of the time in preseason players get a bad rap, because they have to play with fringe NHL, players that simply don’t give a f*** because it’s preseason.

 

[Agent Zuuuub]

He is perfectly fine in that #7-8D wheelhouse.

In Ottawa, it's that his game never progressed beyond that point and he had a 2M QO.

I don't see him sticking in the NHL beyond this season, but it's nice to see him get another shot somewhere.

This isn't true.

He easily surpassed being a #7-8 in Ottawa. He even played in the top 4 numerous times because of injuries and was a positive influence. The pairing of Brannstrom-Zud was one of our best.

He had chemistry with everyone he played with, he had some of the best advanced stats on the Sens and many other defenceman had some of their best advanced stats playing with Brannstrom.

He made Ottawas 3rd pair decent despite being sandbagged by players like Hamonic and mostly playing with the plug bottom 6.

How would a #7/8 be able to do all this?


Truth is that he is and was a great number 5 and it you pair him with a big defenceman who clears the net you have a great pairing.

More than that he is only 25 and already shown he can hold his own in the top 4 and now that he is playing in a high IQ system with high IQ players he has enough ability to become a top 4 defenceman.

And if not he's still a bargain at 900k.

 

[PAZ]

Except he has played nothing like Colorado Avalanche fans have said he played like, So much so let me show you this lovely chart.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1850561818613211240

Most of the time in preseason players get a bad rap, because they have to play with fringe NHL, players that simply don’t give a f*** because it’s preseason.

Brannstrom signed for a minimum league contract, he was considered a fringe NHL player. If he approached the preseason expecting to be given a spot and half-assed the camp and pre-season games, that's not a great mentality to have.

He was trash in Colorado for his short stint here, but end of the day it's a short sample size. I'd take what Ottawa fans say to be a more accurate depiction of Brannstrom's actual ability. I'm glad he's doing well in Vancouver, but he was not a fit with the Avs.