Player Discussion Erik Brännström |5'10, 181lbs | Left Handed Defenceman

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

There's the star studded defender we have come to know and hear about. Guy looks ridiculous. That rush and move on Shattenkirk was remarkable.

 

[coladin]

Unfortunately, missed the game, but I was shocked at how Mike Johnson the night before was blown away at the transformation, saying he saw more in that first period against Florida than practically his whole season. Injuries have given him a golden opportunity

 

[NyQuil]

Unfortunately, missed the game, but I was shocked at how Mike Johnson the night before was blown away at the transformation, saying he saw more in that first period against Florida than practically his whole season. Injuries have given him a golden opportunity

Reminds me of when other guys like Zibanejad and Karlsson get brought back up after being sent down.

That first go-around (or two) always seems to be a bit of a "deer in the headlights" kind of situation.

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

Finally showed something. He needs to stay at the right side.

When everyone is healthy.

Chabot - DeMelo
Woalanin - Braanstrom
Boro - Zeitsef

 

[OD99]

Need to watch the highlights of the last 2 games as had to miss them...sounds very encouraging though!

Amazing how the tone can shift here if he has 2 or 3 more good games then maybe the Stone trade isnt terrible?

Just kidding...we will ride this rollercoaster for a while but I hope he keeps it up obviously.

 

[SensFan1010]

I really enjoyed the Chabot Branstrom pairing last night. if that works out we should have the deadliest 1/2 in the league.. and would look very solid on the pp

 

[TheNewEra]

Brannstrom showing comfort on the right side is a huge blessing for the team as it won't force us to keep our two best prospects on the left side

 

[JD1]

Brannstrom showing comfort on the right side is a huge blessing for the team as it won't force us to keep our two best prospects on the left side

The issue might be Smith agreeing to play him on the right side

Listening to 1200 for a bit this morning and Brannstrom was being duscussed. Seems Brannstrom prefers to play right which is his off side. Seems Smith believes that D men belong on their strong side because they can make stronger plays with the puck.

there are two sides to every argument and in this instance Smith seems to be forcing Brannstrom to play what Brannstrom considers he weak side. Something has to give here

 

[Ice-Tray]

Stone who????

 

[TheNewEra]

The issue might be Smith agreeing to play him on the right side

Listening to 1200 for a bit this morning and Brannstrom was being duscussed. Seems Brannstrom prefers to play right which is his off side. Seems Smith believes that D men belong on their strong side because they can make stronger plays with the puck.

there are two sides to every argument and in this instance Smith seems to be forcing Brannstrom to play what Brannstrom considers he weak side. Something has to give here

I hope the issue gets forced

chabot wolanin and brannstrom on the same side is a nice depth wise but I rather they be on two pairings instead of three

 

[Sweatred]

I’ve always targeted Wolanin as the puck mover to flip for someone with more size to round out TC, EB, LT, JBD etc...

 

[SensFan1010]

Chabot brannstrom top pairing you heard it here first

 

[GCK]

I hope the issue gets forced

chabot wolanin and brannstrom on the same side is a nice depth wise but I rather they be on two pairings instead of three

Babcock philosophy. It’s stubborn and sometimes really dumb.

 

[GCK]

I’ve always targeted Wolanin as the puck mover to flip for someone with more size to round out TC, EB, LT, JBD etc...

That’s 3 or 4 years away.

 

[Six Assets]

nice to hear some good things, now i regret missing the last 2 games

 

[OD99]

Listening to 1200 for a bit this morning and Brannstrom was being duscussed. Seems Brannstrom prefers to play right which is his off side. Seems Smith believes that D men belong on their strong side because they can make stronger plays with the puck.

there are two sides to every argument and in this instance Smith seems to be forcing Brannstrom to play what Brannstrom considers he weak side. Something has to give here

Sounds eerily familiar, no? Remember when Chabot had to play his offside (which he didn't ask for) b/c the left side was supposed to step up and the right was supposed to move the puck?

What a change when Chabot got to play his strong side.

 

[Sensmileletsgo]

That’s 3 or 4 years away.

Buckle up that could be next year!

 

[GCK]

Buckle up that could be next year!

Chabot will be up to 42minutes a night.

 

[Philadelphia Collins]

I know the team sees the RD locked up (when healthy) this year with Zaitsev, Demelo and Hainsey, but making one of them play their off side seems like a no-brainer after how EB looked last night playing on the right.

If Dorion & co. see him as a LD long term on the team with JBD and Lassi coming up then the change can be made later, keep him on the right side where he is comfortable for his rookie season imo

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Either play him on the right side in the NHL or keep him in Belleville.

Enough of this old-school stubborn coaching.

 

[StutzlingAway]

If he has always played the right side and actually performs better on the right side isn't it a no brainer to stop playing him on the left side?

 

[Sensmileletsgo]

Chabot will be up to 42minutes a night.

haha thanks i got a good laugh from that.

 

[Micklebot]

If he has always played the right side and actually performs better on the right side isn't it a no brainer to stop playing him on the left side?

He hasn't always played on the right side though. He's played a mix over his career and is comfortable playing either side, or at least that's how he characterized it earlier in the year when asked.

I think he mentioned he prefers the right side in the OZ, which sort of implies he prefers the left side in the DZ because otherwise he'd just say he prefers playing the right side.

 

[supsens]

Either play him on the right side in the NHL or keep him in Belleville.

Enough of this old-school stubborn coaching.

Or tell him to get it out of his head it’s better to be on the wrong side of the ice. If they sign Demelo the right side is already set.
If he develops into a solid second pairing guy on the left side the team is laughing.
Besides the AHL stint might have made him decide he ain’t going back and he will be just fine on the left. He has to get comfortable dragging the puck along the line instead of pushing it or his overall game will suffer.
Enough of bending over and letting the players run the show, those days are gone.
Besides I don’t think he cares what side he is on does he? What’s with the outrage and demands?

 

[StutzlingAway]

He hasn't always played on the right side though. He's played a mix over his career and is comfortable playing either side, or at least that's how he characterized it earlier in the year when asked.

I think he mentioned he prefers the right side in the OZ, which sort of implies he prefers the left side in the DZ because otherwise he'd just say he prefers playing the right side.

That is really interesting but it makes more sense. Thank you for the clarification.