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Gaunce, Brendan #16 (C)  - Columbus Blue Jackets - 2023/2024 Regular Season
Height: 6'3''
Weight: 219 lbs.
Shoots: L
Born on: March 25, 1994
Age: 30
Birthplace: Sudbury, Ontario
Salary: $0.775M
Cap Hit: $0.763M
NHL.com: Go
Draft Round: 1
Draft Pick: 26
Draft Year: 2012
Rookie Year: 2016
Draft Team: VAN

Statistics - 2023/2024 Regular Season

Split GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
Actual 24 58 2 2 4 -7 6 0 0 0 0 0 24 47 8 8.3 0.17
Projected 24 58 2 2 4 -7 6 0 0 0 0 0 24 47 8 8.3 0.17

Date News Advice
March 12, 2024 Gaunce was recalled on an emergency basis by the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. - Gaunce's promotion might suggest one of Columbus' forwards is dealing with an illness or an injury ahead of Tuesday's game versus Montreal. He's picked up three points through eight NHL appearances this year. None
Jan. 14, 2024 Gaunce was sent back to AHL Cleveland on Sunday. - With Sean Kuraly (ribs) activated from the IR, Gaunce will return to the AHL, where he'll remain a depth option for the Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old Gaunce played eight games with Columbus this season, tallying a goal, three points and 16 hits. None
Dec. 30, 2023 Gaunce scored his first goal of the season in Friday's 6-5 overtime win over the Maple Leafs. - The 29-year-old center took advantage of a bad Toronto line change, converting a 3-on-1 break with a shot that deflected off Ilya Samsonov's shoulder, over the netminder and into the net. Gaunce has been surprisingly productive since his promotion a couple weeks ago, recording three points in five games as he helps fill the holes left by the absences of Sean Kuraly (abdomen) and Boone Jenner (jaw). None
Dec. 18, 2023 Gaunce was called up from AHL Cleveland on Monday. - In order to add Guance to the roster on a emergency recall, the Blue Jackets placed Patrik Laine (fractured clavicle) on injured reserve. Gaunce has notched six goals and 15 points in 24 AHL contests this season. He had one assist, nine shots on goal and four hits in five appearances with Columbus during the 2022-23 campaign. None
Oct. 6, 2023 Gaunce has been put on the waiver wire Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. - Gaunce was selected in the first round, 26th overall in 2012 by Vancouver but has never made an impact in the NHL. The center has played in 153 NHL games, scoring only 11 times while adding 13 assists. None
Nov. 28, 2022 Gaunce was sent down to AHL Cleveland on Monday. - In a corresponding move, the Blue Jackets brought up blueliner Tim Berni. Gaunce has one assist, nine shots on goal, two blocks and four hits in five games with Columbus this season. None
Nov. 27, 2022 Gaunce has one assist, nine shots on goal, four hits, two blocked shots, two PIM and a minus-1 rating in five games since being promoted from AHL Cleveland at the beginning of November. - He's also been a healthy scratch for three games. Gaunce has provided an injury-depleted Columbus lineup with some bottom-six depth, but the 28-year-old journeyman offers little fantasy upside. None
Nov. 8, 2022 Gaunce was called up by Columbus on Tuesday. - Gaunce has four goals and 11 points in 10 AHL contests this season. He hasn't played in the NHL in 2022-23, but he scored five goals and seven points in 30 contests with Columbus last season. If he draws into the Blue Jackets' lineup, it will likely be in a bottom-six role. None
Oct. 4, 2022 Gaunce was waived by Columbus on Tuesday with the purpose of sending him down to AHL Cleveland. - Gaunce split the 2021-22 season between the Blue Jackets and the Monsters. He had five goals, seven points and 42 hits in 30 NHL appearances last year. None
June 18, 2022 Gaunce signed a two-year, two-way contract extension with the Blue Jackets on Saturday. - Gaunce split time between the NHL and AHL in 2021-22, picking up seven points through 30 top-level appearances and 28 points through 39 minor-league appearances. The 28-year-old forward will likely continue to fill a similar role over the next two campaigns. None
March 25, 2022 Gaunce scored a goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Jets. - Gaunce's second-period tally tied the game at 2-2. The 28-year-old forward has played in just four of the Blue Jackets' 12 games in March, and his goal Friday snapped a seven-game drought. The Ontario native has six points, 23 shots on net, 23 hits and an even plus-minus rating in 15 contests, exclusively in a fourth-line role. None
March 7, 2022 Gaunce (upper body) will participate in Monday's game versus Toronto, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch adds. - Gaunce has missed the last two games while dealing with an upper-body injury that he suffered in a 4-3 victory over New Jersey on Tuesday. The 27-year-old has tallied five points over 11 games this season. Emil Bemstrom is expected to see a reduction in minutes upon Gaunce's return, Hedger adds. None
March 5, 2022 Gaunce (upper body) will not participate in Saturday's game versus Boston. - Gaunce will miss a second consecutive game while dealing with an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old's last NHL point was a goal in a 4-3 victory over Toronto on Feb 22. None
March 4, 2022 Gaunce (upper body) is not expected to participate in Friday's game against Los Angeles. per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch. - Gaunce will set his sights on returning for Saturday's game against Boston. The 27-year-old has averaged 8:10 of ice time and logged five points over 11 appearances this season. None
March 1, 2022 Gaunce (upper body) didn't return to Tuesday's game versus the Devils after receiving a hit in the first period, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports. - Gaunce was hit by Jonas Siegenthaler early in the game, though he returned to finish the first period. The Blue Jackets' forward didn't come back for the second, and there was no update on his status after the game. If Gaunce can't play Friday versus the Kings, Yegor Chinakhov figures to rejoin the lineup. None
Feb. 20, 2022 Gaunce racked up a goal and two assists in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Sabres. - Gaunce came into this one with just 17 points in 123 career NHL appearances, so few saw his first three-point performance at the top level coming. The 27-year-old forward assisted on Dean Kukan's second-period marker for his first helper of the season, then added his second goal in six games with the Blue Jackets. Gaunce completed the three-point night by helping Justin Danforth cap the scoring with four seconds remaining. None
Feb. 7, 2022 Gaunce was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Monday. - With Alexandre Texier (finger) and Eric Robinson (knee) going on injured reserve, Gaunce should be in the mix for a spot in the lineup against the Capitals on Tuesday. If he does play, it will be the Ontario native's first NHL action since 2019-20 when he made one appearance for the Bruins. As such, Gaunce figures to be a low-end fantasy option and will no doubt return to the minors once the Jackets get healthy. None
Nov. 27, 2019 Brendan Gaunce had an assist in 9:10 of ice time in the Bruins' 2-1 win over the Senators on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Gaunce now has one assist on the season. None
Nov. 17, 2018 Brendan Gaunce had 4:58 of ice time in the Canucks' 3-2 loss to the Canadiens on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 2, 2018 Brendan Gaunce had an assist in 8:18 of ice time in the Canucks' 7-6 overtime win over the Avalanche on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Gaunce now has two assists on the season. None
Oct. 31, 2018 Brendan Gaunce tallied one goal and one assist in 9:34 of ice time in the Canucks' 4-2 win over the Blackhawks on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Gaunce now has one goal and one assist on the season. None
April 5, 2018 Brendan Gaunce had 9:56 of ice time in the Canucks' 4-3 overtime win over the Coyotes on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 3, 2018 Brendan Gaunce had an assist in 10:52 of ice time in the Canucks' 5-4 shootout loss to the Golden Knights on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Gaunce now has two assists on the season. None
March 29, 2018 Brendan Gaunce had 9:02 of ice time in the Canucks' 2-1 win over the Oilers on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 6, 2018 Brendan Gaunce had 6:46 of ice time in the Canucks' 3-1 loss to the Panthers on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 3, 2018 Brendan Gaunce had 10:01 of ice time in the Canucks' 4-2 loss to the Lightning on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 1, 2018 Brendan Gaunce scored two goals in 17:54 of ice time in the Canucks' 4-2 win over the Blackhawks on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Gaunce now has four goals on the season. None
Jan. 30, 2018 Brendan Gaunce had 13:40 of ice time in the Canucks' 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 21, 2018 Brendan Gaunce had 11:56 of ice time in the Canucks' 5-2 loss to the Oilers on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Jan. 14, 2018 Brendan Gaunce had 10:57 of ice time in the Canucks' 3-2 overtime win over the Wild on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 12, 2018 Brendan Gaunce scored one goal in 15:49 of ice time in the Canucks' 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of 1 for the game. Gaunce now has two goals on the season. None
Jan. 8, 2018 Brendan Gaunce had 11:09 of ice time in the Canucks' 5-2 loss to the Canadiens on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 7, 2018 Brendan Gaunce had 12:57 of ice time in the Canucks' 3-2 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 3, 2018 Brendan Gaunce had 9:46 of ice time in the Canucks' 5-0 loss to the Ducks on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 31, 2017 Brendan Gaunce had 11:27 of ice time in the Canucks' 4-3 loss to the Kings on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of 1 for the game. None
Dec. 29, 2017 Brendan Gaunce had 16:56 of ice time in the Canucks' 5-2 win over the Blackhawks on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 24, 2017 Brendan Gaunce had 13:44 of ice time in the Canucks' 3-1 loss to the Blues on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 22, 2017 Brendan Gaunce scored his first goal of the sesaon in 18:15 of ice time in the Canucks' 5-4 overtime loss to the Sharks on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of 1 for the game. None
Aug. 9, 2017 The Canucks signed Gaunce a two-year contract on Wednesday. Gaunce notched five assists in 57 games last season before missing the final month with a shoulder injury.

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Date Opponent Result State G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG Shots Hits Blks SPCT TOI
Apr 11 2024 19:00 EDT at FLA L 0-4 Final 0 0 0 -1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 0.0 09:54
Apr 9 2024 19:00 EDT at TB L 2-5 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0.0 09:05
Apr 7 2024 17:00 EDT at CAR L 0-3 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 10:33
Apr 6 2024 19:00 EDT PHI W 6-2 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0.0 12:28
Apr 4 2024 19:00 EDT NYI L 2-4 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 08:37
Apr 1 2024 19:00 EDT COL W 4-1 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0.0 14:00
Mar 30 2024 19:00 EDT PIT W 4-3 F/OT 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 16:53
Mar 28 2024 19:00 EDT at PIT L 2-3 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0.0 11:22
Mar 26 2024 22:00 EDT at ARI L 2-6 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0.0 14:56
Mar 23 2024 22:30 EDT at VGK L 2-4 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 14:18
Mar 22 2024 21:00 EDT at COL L 1-6 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 12:26
Mar 19 2024 19:00 EDT at DET L 3-4 F/OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0.0 12:46
Mar 17 2024 18:00 EDT WPG L 1-6 Final 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 100.0 16:03
Mar 16 2024 19:00 EDT SJ W 4-2 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 10:26
Mar 14 2024 19:00 EDT OTT L 2-3 F/OT 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12:07
Mar 12 2024 19:00 EDT at MON L 0-3 Final 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 08:03
Jan 13 2024 19:00 EST SEA L 4-7 Final 0 0 0 -2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 11:11
Jan 2 2024 19:00 EST BOS L 1-4 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0.0 11:41
Dec 30 2023 17:00 EST at BUF L 2-3 F/OT 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 1 0.0 12:56
Dec 29 2023 19:00 EST TOR W 6-5 F/OT 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 33.3 13:05
Dec 27 2023 19:00 EST at NJ L 3-4 F/OT 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0.0 10:31
Dec 23 2023 19:00 EST TOR L 1-4 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 10:05
Dec 21 2023 19:00 EST WAS L 2-3 F/OT 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 05:43
Dec 19 2023 19:00 EST at BUF W 9-4 Final 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.0 12:31
Date Game Date Location Result Property From To
Apr 3 2024 04:30 EDT Mar 30 2024 19:00 EDT PIT W 4-3 shots 1 0
Mar 26 2024 04:30 EDT Mar 22 2024 21:00 EDT at COL L 1-6 hits 3 4
Mar 21 2024 04:30 EDT Mar 19 2024 19:00 EDT at DET L 3-4 hits 3 4
Mar 19 2024 04:30 EDT Mar 17 2024 18:00 EDT WPG L 1-6 hits 2 3
Date Key Old Value New Value
2024-03-12 Weight 217 lb 219 lb
2024-03-12 analysis Gaunce's promotion might suggest one of Columbus' forwards is dealing with an illness or an injury ahead of Tuesday's game versus Montreal. He's picked up three points through eight NHL appearances this year.
2024-03-12 update Gaunce was recalled on an emergency basis by the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.
2024-01-14 analysis With Sean Kuraly (ribs) activated from the IR, Gaunce will return to the AHL, where he'll remain a depth option for the Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old Gaunce played eight games with Columbus this season, tallying a goal, three points and 16 hits.
2024-01-14 update Gaunce was sent back to AHL Cleveland on Sunday.
2024-01-03 Position LW C
2023-12-30 analysis The 29-year-old center took advantage of a bad Toronto line change, converting a 3-on-1 break with a shot that deflected off Ilya Samsonov's shoulder, over the netminder and into the net. Gaunce has been surprisingly productive since his promotion a couple weeks ago, recording three points in five games as he helps fill the holes left by the absences of Sean Kuraly (abdomen) and Boone Jenner (jaw) The 29-year-old center took advantage of a bad Toronto line change, converting a 3-on-1 break with a shot that popped high off Ilya Samsonov's shoulder before landing into the net. Gaunce has been surprisingly productive since his promotion a couple weeks ago, recording three points in five games. He has been filling in due to the absences of Sean Kuraly (abdomen) and Boone Jenner (jaw).
2023-12-30 analysis The 29-year-old center took advantage of a bad Toronto line change, converting a 3-on-1 break with a shot that deflected off Ilya Samsonov's shoulder, over the netminder and into the net. Gaunce has been surprisingly productive since his promotion a couple weeks ago, recording three points in five games as he helps fill the holes left by the absences of Sean Kuraly (abdomen) and Boone Jenner (jaw)
2023-12-30 update Gaunce scored his first goal of the season in Friday's 6-5 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.
2023-12-27 Position C LW
2023-12-18 analysis In order to add Guance to the roster on a emergency recall, the Blue Jackets placed Patrik Laine (fractured clavicle) on injured reserve. Gaunce has notched six goals and 15 points in 24 AHL contests this season. He had one assist, nine shots on goal and four hits in five appearances with Columbus during the 2022-23 campaign.
2023-12-18 update Gaunce was called up from AHL Cleveland on Monday.
2023-10-06 analysis Gaunce was selected in the first round, 26th overall in 2012 by Vancouver but has never made an impact in the NHL. The center has played in 153 NHL games, scoring only 11 times while adding 13 assists.
2023-10-06 update Gaunce has been put on the waiver wire Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
2023-09-06 prospect No Yes
2023-09-05 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.763M
2023-09-05 Salary $0.000M $0.775M
2023-09-05 Pickable No Yes
2023-07-14 Active in League No Yes
2023-07-14 Franchise 2023 2023 Columbus Blue Jackets