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 -3.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran presence on the Columbus Blue Jackets' blueline, Erik Gudbranson has carved out a lengthy 15-season career, appearing in 842 games. The 34-year-old defenseman has recorded 35 goals and 105 assists for 140 points over his career. His peak GAR of 1.1 came in his rookie season in 2011-12, indicating his value has primarily been outside of high-end statistical impact.
This season, Gudbranson has played in 37 games, tallying 1 goal and 2 assists for 3 points. His current GAR stands at -3.2, reflecting a challenging year. While he has played a significant number of games, his value is not driven by offensive contributions, with his power-play offense being negligible.
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 | -0.0 | -3.2 | -0.57 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.4 | -0.4 | -0.0 | -0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 3th, GAR 4th, WAR 4th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3.2 |
| 2024-25 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -0.8 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 6 | 20 | 26 | -1.3 |
| 2022-23 | 70 | 1 | 12 | 13 | -3.2 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -0.3 |
| 2020-21 | 45 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -2.1 |
| 2019-20 | 51 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -1.1 |
| 2018-19 | 76 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -5.5 |
| 2017-18 | 52 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -4.4 |
| 2016-17 | 30 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1.0 |
| 2015-16 | 64 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -4.0 |
| 2014-15 | 76 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -1.6 |
| 2013-14 | 65 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -2.4 |
| 2012-13 | 32 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -2.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Erik Gudbranson has been worth -3.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 4th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.4).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.3 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 -3.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 4th percentile of NHL players.
What is Erik Gudbranson's WAR this season?
Erik Gudbranson has been worth about -0.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 4th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 4th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-3.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Erik Gudbranson's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Erik Gudbranson has accumulated -33.5 career GAR and 132 points.
When was Erik Gudbranson drafted?
Erik Gudbranson was drafted in 2010 — Round 1, Pick 3 — FLA.