Erik Gudbranson - NHL News & Rumors

Returning to Columbus Gudbranson signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Blue Jackets on Thursday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gudbranson has spent the past four years in Columbus, but he's missed significant time due to injuries in the last two seasons. After making a career-low 16 regular-season appearances during the 2024-25 campaign, he appeared in 37 regular-season games last year and recorded a goal, two assists, 64 blocked shots, 45 hits and 19 PIM while averaging 17:46 of ice time. He'll return to the Blue Jackets on a one-year contract but will have to showcase more durability if he hopes to put himself back on the fantasy radar.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Expected to return Tuesday Gudbranson (upper body) is expected to return in Tuesday's home clash against the Hurricanes, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.

Impact Gudbranson joined Columbus for line rushes in warmups, which indicates that he'll likely play in Tuesday's tilt. The 34-year-old blueliner missed each of the team's last three games with the upper-body injury he sustained Mar. 9. Across 21 games this season, he has three points, 19 shots on net, 27 hits and 29 blocked shots. He's in line to suit up on the Blue Jackets' third defensive pairing Tuesday and will likely be eased back into his usual amount of playing time.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Tuesday Gudbranson (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Carolina on Tuesday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Gudbranson has been out of action for the Jackets' last three contests due to his upper-body injury. The 34-year-old blueliner's return is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy managers, considering he is currently mired in an 11-game pointless streak. Without an offensive upside, Gudbranson doesn't offer enough category coverage to be more than a mid-range fantasy option.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Saturday Gudbranson (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Flyers, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Gudbranson will miss his third straight game after being labeled a game-time decision for Saturday's contest. Egor Zamula will draw in on the third pairing against his former team. Gudbranson's next chance to play is Tuesday versus the Hurricanes.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Gudbranson (upper body) will be a game-time decision Saturday in Philadelphia, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Gudbranson, who participated in Saturday's morning skate, has missed the last two games. He is without a point in his last 11 games and has one goal and two assists in 21 games this season. If he is unable to play, look for Jake Christiansen to remain in the lineup.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Likely travelling to Philly Gudbranson (upper body) is expected to join the Blue Jackets in Philadelphia ahead of Saturday's game against the Flyers, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Impact Contrary to initial reports, Gudbranson has a strong chance to join Columbus on their road trip after head coach Rick Bowness stated he hopes to have him join the team for Saturday's game. If Gudbranson is to make the trip, it would indicate that he feels good enough to play. The 34-year-old blueliner has three points, 19 shots on net, 27 hits and 29 blocked shots across 21 games this season and would likely reclaim a role on the Blue Jackets' second or third pairing.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Won't travel on road trip Gudbranson (upper body) will not travel with the Blue Jackets for their upcoming three-game road trip, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports Monday.

Impact Gudbranson sustained his upper-body injury during Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings. The Blue Jackets open their road trip Tuesday in Tampa Bay and close it out Saturday in Philadelphia, so the earliest Gudbranson can return to the lineup is March 17 for a home divisional matchup against the Hurricanes. Egor Zamula and Jake Christiansen will compete for a spot on the third pairing while Gudbranson is sidelined, but Zamula might have the inside track to play more regularly during that time.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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Suffers upper-body injury Gudbranson sustained an upper-body injury during Monday's game versus the Kings and will not return.

Impact Gudbranson was hit into the boards by Artemi Panarin in the first period and did not come back into the game, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site. The 34-year-old Gudbranson logged two shots and one hit in 5:02 of ice time prior to departing. Columbus will play in Tampa Bay on Tuesday, so Gudbranson should be considered questionable, at best, for that matchup at this time.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pots first goal of season Gudbranson scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Flyers.

Impact Gudbranson has three points over six games since he returned from a hip injury. The 34-year-old defenseman has reclaimed a significant shutdown role on the blue line for Columbus, and he should be a regular in the lineup as long as he avoids further injuries. He's produced three points, 11 shots on net, 16 hits, 13 blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-1 rating over 10 outings this season.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 20 • YOUTUBE

Picks up helper Gudbranson notched an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Penguins.

Impact This was Gudbranson's second game back from a long-term hip injury. The defenseman has a helper, five shots on net, six PIM, 10 hits and three blocked shots over six appearances this season. Injuries have limited him to just 22 games since the start of 2024-25, but if he can stay healthy, he'll be a defensive stalwart in the bottom four for the remainder of the campaign.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off IR Gudbranson (hip) will be activated off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's clash with Vancouver, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Gudbranson looks poised to play for the first time since Oct. 25 versus the Penguins. Even with his activation, the veteran blueliner is far from a lock to play on a nightly basis and could periodically serve as a healthy scratch. In order to clear a roster spot for Gudbranson, Dysin Mayo will likely be shipped back to the minors.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Gudbranson (hip) will remain out of the lineup when the Blue Jackets face Toronto on Wednesday, per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Gudbranson hasn't played since Oct. 25, and he might not be close to returning. When he is available, Gudbranson will be an option for the third pairing, but there's no guarantee he'll consistently be in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Gudbranson (hip) was put on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Gudbranson has missed five consecutive games with the injury and has only seen action in four contests this season. He has yet to pick up a point and has five hits and six PIM. The Blue Jackets recalled Luca Del Bel Belluz in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Wednesday Gudbranson (hip) will not be in the lineup to face the Flames on Wednesday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Gudbranson is with the team for its four-game road trip, which is certainly a step in the right direction for the defenseman. The Jackets are also at risk of missing Denton Mateychuk (undisclosed) against Calgary, which means Dysin Mayo could be in line to make his season debut. Once given the all-clear, the veteran Gudbranson should slot into the third pairing, where he'll feature as more of a shutdown defender than an offensive dynamo.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out of weekend games Gudbranson (hip) will miss weekend games against St. Louis and the Islanders, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports Saturday.

Impact Gudbranson has already missed two games this week with the injury. The 33-year-old blueliner has five hits and one blocked shot in four games this season. The Blue Jackets recalled Dustin Mayo Thursday to take Gudbranson's spot on the roster.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Wednesday's game Gudbranson (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Maple Leafs, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Gudbranson sat out Tuesday's game against the Sabres after experiencing hip soreness during warmups, and he'll remain sidelined for the second half of the back-to-back set. Jake Christiansen will remain in the lineup Wednesday, while Gudbranson's next opportunity to play will be Saturday against the Blues.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Gudbranson (hip) won't play Tuesday versus the Sabres, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Gudbranson experienced hip soreness during warmups and won't play. He recently missed four games due to a lower-body injury, and it's unclear if these issues are related. His status for Wednesday versus the Maple Leafs has yet to be determined. Jake Christiansen will play in place of Gudbranson.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Gudbranson (lower body) will return to the lineup Friday versus Washington, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Gudbranson missed four games with the injury. He is without a point in two games this season. Look for Jake Christiansen to come out of the lineup with the return of Gudbranson.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Gudbranson (lower body) won't play against Dallas on Tuesday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Gudbranson has resumed skating, but he will miss his fourth straight game. He hasn't earned a point in two appearances this season while contributing two shots on goal, four hits, one blocked shot and four PIM. Jake Christiansen has been playing due to Gudbranson's absence.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Unavailable Saturday Gudbranson (upper body) remains day-to-day and will miss Saturday's tilt versus Tampa Bay, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Gudbranson will miss his third straight game. He is progressing and could return as early as Tuesday in Dallas. Gudbranson has 4 PIM and four hits in two games this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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