Perhaps Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford read my last article on PenguinPoop. Or…more likely…got tired of watching his stars get beat up.
Whatever his rationale, I was pleased to learn GMJR had acquired defenseman Erik Gudbranson from Vancouver today for left wing Tanner Pearson.
In terms of toughness, the 6’5″ 217-pound rearguard is the real deal. According to Dropyourgloves.com, the 27-year-old Ottawa native owns an impressive 16-4-10 record (with one fight rated unfair) in 31 NHL tilts. In other words, he can throw ’em.
Among his conquests? Washington marauder and noted Penguins pounder Tom Wilson.