Erik Gudbranson
D CBJ
Thu 12/7/23 11:42 AM

Gudbranson (illness) did not travel to New York and will miss Thursday's clash with the Islanders, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gudbranson will be shelved for the second consecutive contest due to his illness. The blueliner is pointless in his last five games while registering seven shots, 11 blocks and six hits over that span. The Ottawa native has never reached the 20-point threshold in his NHL career but could get there this year considering he is already at nine points through 26 contests.

Erik Gudbranson
D CBJ
Tue 12/5/23 6:35 PM

Gudbranson (illness) did not take the ice for warmups, indicating he'll be out Tuesday versus the Kings, Coby Maeir of 1st Ohio Battery reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gudbranson was considered a game-time decision earlier Tuesday, but it appears he'll need to sit out at least one contest. The 31-year-old will be replaced by Andrew Peeke in the lineup. Gudbranson has nine points and 64 blocked shots through 26 games this season.

Erik Gudbranson
D CBJ
Tue 12/5/23 1:02 PM

Gudbranson (illness) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against the Kings, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
EDGE Analysis
Gudbranson has chipped in two goals, seven assists, 29 shots on net, 64 blocked shots and 21 hits in 26 games this season. If Gudbranson's unable to play, Andrew Peeke will be in the lineup.

Erik Gudbranson
D CBJ
Mon 11/13/23 12:23 AM

Gudbranson recorded two assists, three hits and five blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Gudbranson had no offense in October, but he's sparked his scoring touch with a goal and five helpers over six games in November. The 31-year-old helped out on tallies from Justin Danforth and Sean Kuraly in this contest. Gudbranson is up to six points, 41 blocks, 13 hits, 13 PIM, 15 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through 15 appearances this season.

Erik Gudbranson
D CBJ
Mon 10/30/23 12:55 PM

Gudbranson (lower body) is expected to play versus Dallas on Monday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gudbranson will avoid missing any games after being limited to just 16:49 of ice time against the Islanders on Saturday, his fewest minutes of the season. Considering the blueliner has never reached the 20-point mark in his 13-year NHL career, it shouldn't be a surprise he has yet to earn a point over eight contests in 2023-24.

Erik Gudbranson
D CBJ
Sun 10/29/23 1:29 PM

Gudbranson (lower body) is questionable for Monday's matchup with Dallas, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gudbranson, who didn't practice Sunday, will be re-evaluated prior to Monday's contest to determine his availability. He has been credited with 10 shots on goal, seven hits and 26 blocked shots in eight games this season. If Gudbranson can't play against the Stars, Adam Boqvist or Andrew Peeke could draw into the lineup.

Erik Gudbranson
D CBJ
Thu 9/21/23 12:47 PM

Gudbranson (shoulder) was on the ice for Thursday's practice at Blue Jackets camp, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gudbranson worked alongside newcomer Ivan Provorov, which could be a glimpse at a new pairing this season, though it is early in camp. The 31-year-old Gudbranson's 2022-23 campaign ended with a separated shoulder in March after he produced 13 points, 119 hits, 137 blocked shots and a minus-24 rating in 70 contests. He'll likely be a regular in the Blue Jackets' lineup as a bottom-four defenseman this season.

Erik Gudbranson
D CBJ
Mon 3/27/23 12:11 PM

Gubdranson suffered a separated shoulder that will sideline him for six weeks, the team announced Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Gudbranson's recovery timeline means he will be out for the remainder of the 2022-23 campaign. As such, the 31-year-old blueliner will finish the year having registered one goal and 12 assists in 70 games while averaging 21:18 of ice time. Despite logging career-high minutes this season, it didn't translate into points -- he missed the 15-point mark for the 11th time in his 12-year career.

Erik Gudbranson
D CBJ
Fri 3/24/23 10:11 PM

Gudbranson (upper body) will not travel to Montreal on Saturday and could be dealing with a "longer-term" injury, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Based on the wording from head coach Brad Larsen, Gudbranson could be out for the entire three-game road trip. The 31-year-old blueliner can be considered out indefinitely until more information is available. Columbus will need to promote a replacement from AHL Cleveland.

Erik Gudbranson
D CBJ
Fri 3/24/23 9:06 PM

Gudbranson (upper body) will not return to Friday's game against the Islanders, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gudbranson logged 16:21 of ice time with one shot before leaving Friday's contest. The veteran blueliner has 13 points in 70 games this season. An update on his status could be available before Saturday's game in Montreal.