Don Waddell explains why the Blue Jackets couldn't afford to lose Gudbranson this offseason

Don Waddell explains why the Blue Jackets couldn't afford to lose Gudbranson this offseason

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Blue Jackets have re-signed veteran defenseman Erik Gudbranson, general manager Don Waddell announced at his Thursday press conference.

Blue Jackets re-sign Erik Gudbranson to one-year contract

The defenseman has played 15 NHL campaigns, including the past four with Columbus, and served as an alternate captain for three seasons

Blue Jackets re-sign Erik Gudbranson to one-year contract - Daily Faceoff

A veteran presence on the back end is staying in Ohio’s capital for another year. On Thursday, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell told members of the media that the team is set to announce the re-signing of defenseman Erik Gudbranson. The deal is reportedly a one-year contract, with a cap hit of $1.75 million. #CBJ GM Don Waddell just said at his media conference that the Blue Jackets will announce later today they have re-signed …

Blue Jackets To Re-Sign Erik Gudbranson

The Columbus Blue Jackets are bringing back a familiar face to their defensive corps. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, the Blue Jackets are signing veteran defenseman Erik Gudbranson to a one-year, $1.75MM contract. Gudbranson, 34, will now have a fifth season in Columbus. The former third-overall pick of the 2010 NHL Draft signed a four-year, $16MM contract with the Blue Jackets ahead of the 2022-23 campaign. He didn’t get off to a…