Trade emerges as Vancouver Canucks acquire Erik Brannstrom from the Avalanche
Defenseman Erik Brannstrom was acquired by the Vancouver Canucks from the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday in exchange for defenseman Tucker Poolman.
In exchange for Tucker Poolman and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the Canucks have acquired D Erik Brannstrom from the Colorado Avalanche.
The 31-year-old hasn't played since 2022, the Canucks have retained 20% of Poolman's $2.5-million cap hit.
On July 2, the 26-year-old Brannstrom agreed to a $900,000 one-year contract with the Avalanche. Despite playing 76 games with the Ottawa Senators last season and scoring three goals and twenty points, he was not extended a qualifying offer.
In 266 NHL games during his career with Ottawa, Brannstrom has seven goals and 69 points. He made his NHL debut with the Senators in 2018-19.
Through Poolman's trade, Vancouver is able to build up cap space all season long without having to use long-term injured reserve. After the deal, the Canucks' cap space is just under $1.2 million, per PuckPedia.
The Canucks take on the Calgary Flames on Wednesday to begin their regular season schedule.
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