Erik Gudbranson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Erik Gudbranson is an NHL defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the 2025-26 season Erik Gudbranson has 1 goals, 2 assists and 3 points in 37 games, worth -7.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Erik Gudbranson is a large, veteran defenseman with 15 seasons and 842 career games under his belt. At 6'5", 222 lbs, he brings a physical presence, and had a peak GAR of 7.9 in the 2021-22 season, indicating a solid two-way contribution at that time.
However, his current season with the Blue Jackets has seen a significant downturn in performance. Through 37 games, he has registered only 3 points and carries a substantial -7.3 GAR, suggesting he is currently a significant liability on the ice. His contributions across various game states do not register as a positive value driver.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 222 lb |
| Draft | 2010 — Round 1, Pick 3 — FLA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +6 | 19 | 34 | 2.9% | 17:46 | 37.0% | 1.1 | 0.1 | -7.6 | -1.48 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.8 | -0.2 | -0.0 | -2.1 |
League percentile rank: points 3th, GAR 2th, WAR 2th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -7.6 |
| 2024-25 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -1.8 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 6.4 |
| 2022-23 | 70 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 4.7 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 10.6 |
| 2020-21 | 45 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1.3 |
| 2019-20 | 51 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 3.6 |
| 2018-19 | 76 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 6.3 |
| 2017-18 | 52 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1.9 |
| 2016-17 | 30 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3.3 |
| 2015-16 | 64 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 6.0 |
| 2014-15 | 76 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -3.3 |
| 2013-14 | 65 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -7.5 |
| 2012-13 | 32 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -6.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Erik Gudbranson has been worth -7.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 2nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (-0 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-2.1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.6 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erik Gudbranson's GAR this season?
Erik Gudbranson has been worth -7.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 2nd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Erik Gudbranson have this season?
Erik Gudbranson has 1 goals and 2 assists for 3 points in 37 games this season.
Is Erik Gudbranson a good defenseman?
Erik Gudbranson ranks in the 2nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-7.6) in the 2025-26 season.