The Anaheim Ducks announced today that they have acquired defenseman Erik Gudbranson from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Andreas Martinsen and a 2021 7th round draft pick.
After defenseman Josh Manson left the game against the Dallas Stars Thursday night due to injury in the first period and subsequently being spotted on crutches after the game, the Ducks already gaping need for right-handed blueline depth turned into a black hole. This trade addresses that need. Apparently. He’s a body.
Gudbranson, a former third overall pick by the Florida Panthers in the 2010 Entry Draft currently has no points through seven games this season.