Alright, let’s get this out of the way. If you were hoping this would be a “Erik Gudbranson is a lot better than you think,” I am sorry to disappoint. The Vancouver Canucks don’t have a sterling reputation for their blue line and Gudbranson has been a major reason why in previous seasons.
However, if we ignore the underlying numbers, Gudbranson is playing well right now. With 7 points in 18 games, he is on pace to smash his career high of 13 points in 76 games in 2014-15. Will this last? Probably not.