Avalanche sign Brannstrom to 1-year, $900K deal

The Colorado Avalanche signed defenseman Erik Brannstrom to a one-year contract worth $900,000, the team announced Tuesday.

Brannstrom, 24, tallied a career-high three goals and 20 points in 76 games last season with the Ottawa Senators. Ottawa didn't issue him a $2-million qualifying offer Sunday, making him an unrestricted free agent.

The Swedish defender posted strong underlying metrics in a third-pairing role over the past two campaigns.

Erik Brannstrom, signed 1x$0.9M by COL, is a puck-moving defenceman. A strong and ambitious break-out passer and puck carrier who drove play very well in a third pair role, but small and a bit turnover prone. Should be a good spot to see what he's capable of. #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/5xyBO7EuPc

- JFresh (@JFreshHockey) July 2, 2024

Brannstrom compiled 69 points in 266 contests over parts of six seasons with the Senators.

Ottawa acquired Brannstrom in 2019 from the Vegas Golden Knights in the Mark Stone trade.

Brannstrom was drafted 15th overall by the Golden Knights in 2017.

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