Can someone lmk what kinda player he is? Good offensively/ defensively?

Unless Ottawa gets Power or some other top ranking defenseman I don't see this happening

Great skater, quick feet, mobile, good defensive positioning, puts up points before OTT.

Needs to get out of Ottawa.

I mean ehhhh that may not be a bad deal for either teams tbh.

Miller-Fox
Branstrom-Trouba

Chabot-Schinder
Sanderson-JBD/Lassi

Basically comes down to how highly you value Gauthier. He’s got incredible raw talent, but has yet to prove he can translate to the NHL... could be due to those above him in the lineup though.

Wouldn't you be more interested in Logan Brown than Brannstrom? You have plenty of dmen, but few talented centers.

We moved up in draft to not have to play against BS. We could have ourselves another good big d. Branns is tiny and may very well continue having problems adjusting. Big and aggressive is what we desperately lack. Gauth is a ghost, refuses to use size and zero knowledge of how to utilize his speed.

I just think Brannstrom is a top 10 defensive prospect in the league and if a situation arises to acquire a player like that, you jump on it. While the Rangers already gave a very strong depth at RD, this is basically giving up a young player at a position that you’re very strong (Gauthier at RW) to significantly increase the potential of one of your top defensive prospects

Brannstrom is going to be VERY good once a franchise just puts him in the damn line up!! Since OTT is unwilling to give Brannstrom a legit chance they should take this deal.