| Born: | January 7, 1992 | Draft: | 2010 Panthers #3 Overall |
| Hometown: | Ottawa, ON | Position: | Defenceman |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Right | |
| National Team: | Canada | Current Team: | Columbus Blue Jackets |
Erik Donald Stanley Gudbranson (born January 7, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing under contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected third overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Gudbranson has previously played for the Panthers, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Ottawa Senators, and Nashville Predators.
Erik Gudbranson Statistics
Trade Tracker
| Date | Traded From | Traded With | Traded To | Traded For |
| May 25, 2016 |  | 5th-Round pick in 2016 (Cole Candella) |  | 2nd-Round Pick in 2016 (Rasmus Asplund) 4th-Round pick in 2016 (Jonathan Ang) Jared McCann |
| Feb. 25, 2019 | | – |  | Tanner Pearson |
| Oct. 25, 2019 | | – |  | Andreas Martinsen 7th-Round Pick in 2021 (Ryan McCleary) |
| Oct. 8, 2020 | | – |  | 5th-Round Pick in 2021 (Gage Alexander) |
| April 12, 2021 | | – |  | Brandon Fortunato 7th-Round Pick in 2023 |
Deeper Dive
- Flames’ Veteran Free-Agent Signings Shut Door on Prospect Opportunities
- 2010 Florida Panthers Draft: Where Are They Now?
- NHL Draft History – 3rd Pick Overall
Achievements
- U20 WJC Most Goals by Defenseman (2011)
- U20 WJC Silver Medal (2011)
- CHL Top Prospects Game (2010)
- OHL Scholastic Player of the Year (Bobby Smith Trophy) (2010)
- OHL Second All-Rookie Team (2009)
- U17 WHC Gold Medal (2009)
- OEHL U16 All Star Game (2008)