(Ottawa) Defenseman Erik Brannstrom has signed a one-year contract with the Ottawa Senators.
Posted at 2:17 p.m.
This contract will be worth US$900,000 for the 2022-23 season.
Brannstrom, 23, hit new career highs in assists (14), points (14), penalty minutes (30) and games played (53) with the Senators last season. He also played nine games with the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League.
“Erik is part of our group of young players that we are looking for to take another step forward next season,” said Ottawa general manager Pierre Dorion. He’s competitive, good at moving the puck effectively and responded well when asked to take on an increased role last season.
“We hope the experience will pay him dividends in the coming year. »
Brannstrom had a goal and two assists for Belleville.
A native of Eksjo, Sweden, Brannstrom has two goals and 29 assists with 71 penalty minutes in 116 NHL games, all for the Senators.
Brannstrom helped Sweden win a silver medal at the 2018 World Junior Championship in Buffalo, scoring one goal and three assists.