Erik Gudbranson

FPPG: 8.1  |  FanDuel Salary: $4,100
FPPG: 8.1  |  FanDuel Salary: $4,100
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Panthers sign Erik Gudbranson to 1-year deal

Florida Panthers defenseman Erik Gudbranson has reached an agreement with the Panthers on a one-year contract.

What It Means:

His new deal will reportedly pay him $3.5 million. "We are very pleased to have signed Erik," Florida general manager Dale Tallon said. "He is an important part of our young core who has continued to develop into a reliable, physical presence on our blue line and a strong leader in our locker room." Gudbranson has one more year after that until he is eligible for unrestricted free agency, but the Panthers will probably lock him up before that happens.

Gudbranson tallied nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 64 games played in the regular season and was poor at driving possession. His Corsi For Percentage was just 46.1, and his Relative Corsi For Percentage at Even Strength was -6.8. Among Panthers who played more than two playoff games this season, Gudbranson led all skaters with an average time on ice of 26:54.