With only six healthy defensemen, Gudbranson will either play or be replaced by a minor leaguer. A lack of recalled d-man likely indicates he stays in the lineup tonight.
Gudbranson told he's staying with #FlaPanthers in team meeting to end skate
If you were worried about a Gudbranson demotion, fear not fantasy hockey owners. Now all you have to worry about is his lack of ice time but playing, and likely living, with Ed Jovanovski should help.
Gudbranson registered four shots on goal and three hits over his first two NHL games. He will continue to get his feet wet and ease into his responsibilities.
Either Gudbranson or Ellerby in as 6th D for Sat home opener #TBLightning
Gudbranson registered four shots on goal and three hits over his first two NHL games. Look for him to break into the lineup slowly as the team does not need to rush him.
#FlaPanthers HC Dineen announces Gudbranson will play in first #NHL game Saturday
Gudbranson should at least stick with the club on a nine-game tryout. Last season he scored 12 goals and 34 points over 44 games with the Kingston Frontenacs. However, considering the team has no reason to rush their youngsters, expect another year of close-to-no fantasy hockey impact.
Gudbranson will at the least get the nine games but there has to be a reason the Panthers are keeping eight defensemen in camp for now.
Look for the former third overall pick to stick with the club on a nine-game tryout. Last season he scored 12 goals and 34 points over 44 games with the Kingston Frontenacs. However, considering the team has no reason to rush their youngsters, expect another year of no fantasy impact.
CORAL SPRINGS After 13 months of protracted contract negotiatons the Panthers announced Friday that they signed defenseman Erik Gudbranson, last year’s overall No. 3 draft pick, to a three-year entry level contract.