Calgary Flames sign blueliner Erik Gudbranson

The Calgary Flames have added another piece to their blueline for the 2021-22 season. The team has announced the signing of Erik Gudbranson to a one-year deal worth $1.95 million.

Gudbranson, a native of Ottawa, Ontario, is a veteran of 563 games with time spent in Florida, Vancouver, Pittsburgh, Anaheim, Ottawa and Nashville. He has 21 goals and 56 assists for 77 points along with 640 penalty minutes during his 10-year career. The six-foot-five, 220 pound 29-year-old certainly adds some size to the Flames blueline, along with a veteran presence.