Vancouver Canucks

Erik

Brannstrom

(AIR-ihk BRAN-struhm)

  • Position:

    Defence

  • Shoots:

    Left

  • Height:

    5'10"

  • Weight:

    185 lbs

  • Birthplace:

    Eksjo, SWE

  • Born:

    1999-09-02

  • Drafted:

    Vegas Golden Knights first round pick, 15th overall, in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft

  • Acquired:

    From Colorado in exchange for Tucker Poolman and a fourth round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft

Career Highlights

Won a silver medal at the 2015 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament

Won a bronze medal at the 2015 Under 17 World Championship

Won a silver medal at the 2016 U18 World Championships

Represented Sweden at the 2017 U18 World Championships

Made his professional debut with HV71 during the 2015.16 season

Drafted by the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round, 15th overall, in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft

Made his NHL debut with Ottawa on Mar. 14, 2019 vs St. Louis

Recorded career-highs in games played (76), goals (3), assists (17), and points (20) during the 2023.24 season with Ottawa

Acquired on Sept. 6, 2024 from Colorado in exchange for Tucker Poolman and a 4th round pick