Note: Reports prior to Sept 2023 were originally graded out of ten, and also included additional categories that have been merged into the current categories.
This likely results in the overall ratings prior to 2023 being decreased in comparison to reports since Sept 2023.For an `Apples to Apples` comparison between players, we recommend only comparing reports before, or after, Sept 2023.
Results will average out accordingly as more data is accumulated.
Events
Birthday: Sep. 2, 1999
Height: 5' 10 | 178 cm
Weight: 185 lbs | 84 kg
Drafted: 15 overall, 2017 round 1 (
VGK)
Reports
Feb. 27, 2024 (Updated Mar. 4, 2024)
Contract: $2,000,000 over 1 year (Cap hit: $2,000,000)
Position scouted: Right Defense
Age when scouted: 24
Projection: Third Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Brannstrom has been mostly solid for the Senators in a third pairing role.
Through 53GP he was averaging 15:49 TOI
His primary ice time comes at ES and the PK - Rarely used on the PP
Contributes some depth offense - 3G - 10A
Quick to space. Not big in stature. Relies on jumping to pucks ahead of his opponent in the defensive zone. Mostly area defender with an active stick. Average when the game gets heavy out front his net.
Limited physical push back (24 hits) but fronts the shooter (73 shot blocks)
Much improved year over year - more reliable detail defensively - (+2) rating
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 76 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 5 | 36 |
| 2022-23 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 74 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 5 | 38 |
| 2021-22 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 53 | 0 | 14 | 14 | -17 | 30 |
| 2021-22 | Belleville Senators | AHL | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 10 |
- Compete/Consistency: 86
- Defensive Zone Starts: 75
- Hockey IQ: 80
- Offensive Zone Starts: 75
- Penalty Kill: 80
- Power Play: 50
- Physicality: 55
- Puck Moving/Passing: 84
- Shot: 69
- Skating: 88
Sep. 24, 2023 (Updated Oct. 2, 2023)
Contract: $2,000,000 over 1 year (Cap hit: $2,000,000)
Position scouted: Right Defense
Age when scouted: 24
Projection: Third Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Has adapted his style and emerged as a useful depth defenceman at the NHL level.
Undersize but quick to space. Jumps to pucks ahead of opponents in small areas.
Capable puck mover / distributor.
Defensive detail and three zone awareness has improved immensely.
Averaged 16:06 TOI in (22/23). Deployed in all situations. Leans distributor more than shooter. Rotates well in his zone / gets in shooting lanes / willing to block shots.
Much more dependable. Can be used as 4F if required but not ready for full time role
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 76 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 5 | 36 |
| 2022-23 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 74 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 5 | 38 |
| 2021-22 | Belleville Senators | AHL | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 10 |
| 2021-22 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 53 | 0 | 14 | 14 | -17 | 30 |
- Compete/Consistency: 80
- Defensive Zone Starts: 68
- Hockey IQ: 80
- Offensive Zone Starts: 78
- Penalty Kill: 78
- Power Play: 70
- Physicality: 55
- Puck Moving/Passing: 84
- Shot: 69
- Skating: 88
Weighting
- 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
- 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
- 8%: Shot
- 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality
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