Gudbranson's Extension Odds Better Than You Think

Erik Gudbranson hits the final year of his four-year pact with the Blue Jackets, but whispers from Nationwide Arena suggest Columbus sees enough in the veteran blueliner to talk extension. He's battled hip woes that sidelined him for chunks of the last two seasons, yet his physical presence and leadership keep him in the mix on a banged-up back end.