About Erik Brännström

Erik Brännström (born 2 September 1999) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. Brännström was selected 15th overall by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, and was traded to Ottawa in 2019.

On July 1, 2024 he signed a one year deal with Colorado.

On October 6, 2024 he was traded to the Vancouver Canucks for defenceman Tucker Poolman and a fourth-round draft pick in 2025. Vancouver immediately placed him on waivers and after going unclaimed, assigned Brännström to their AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks.