Vancouver Canucks Make Questionable Last Minute Decision to Demote Defenseman Erik Brannstrom From Lineup
In some surprising news, the Vancouver Canucks have decided to make the questionable decision to healthy scratch defenseman Erik Brannstrom ahead of their matchup with the St. Louis Blues.
After starting the season with the Abbotsford Canucks of the AHL and impressing quickly recording 3 assists in 2 games, Erik Brannstrom heard his name get called and has really come into his own playing a solid role for the Vancouver Canucks.
Since getting the call-up, Brännström has played in all 23 games, scoring three goals and four assists for seven points with six penalty minutes and an even rating in 14:57 minutes of average ice time
Vancouver Canucks Healthy Scratch Erik Brannstrom for Recent Call-Up Mark Friedman
Since getting called-up to the NHL, Brannstrom has played in all 23 games for the Vancouver Canucks, recording just 1 goal and 3 assists.
It is expected that recent call-up Mark Friedman will replace Brannstrom on the third paining, playing alongside Vincent Desharnais.
Not too much is known on Friedman as he only appeared in 8 games after suffering a a brutal head injury.
| POLL | ||
DECEMBRE 10 | 416 ANSWERS Vancouver Canucks Make Questionable Last Minute Decision to Demote Defenseman Erik Brannstrom From Lineup Do you think Erik Brannstrom deserves to be in the lineuep? | ||
| Yes | 356 | 85.6 % |
| No | 60 | 14.4 % |
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