Brendan Gaunce

Brendan Gaunce

30-Year-Old CenterC
Minnesota Wild
2024 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Brendan Gaunce in 2024. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Wild in July of 2024.
Waived Monday
CMinnesota Wild  Minors
September 30, 2024
Gaunce was put on waivers Monday, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Gaunce produced 19 goals and 39 points across 46 regular-season contests with AHL Cleveland in 2023-24. He added two goals and two assists in 24 regular-season outings at the NHL level with Columbus. Gaunce could be a call-up option for Minnesota in 2024-25 if he doesn't get claimed by another club.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
 
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10:28
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11:45
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The Canucks love Gaunce because he's attentive on defense, but the 2012 first-round pick needs to show more to prove he's not a replacement-level player. He's scored just five goals shooting 3.6 percent in 114 career games, and he got lucky on two of his four goals last season. His footspeed is a concern for a team trying to play more up-tempo and there will be tons of competition on the team throughout the year. Gaunce is a fourth-line forward with limited upside and despite only being 24 years old hasn't really shown he's capable of more
Gaunce was sent back down to the OHL last season after an impressive preseason stint with the Canucks in which he recorded two goals. The 20-year-old center tallied 21 goals and 46 points in 43 games with the Erie Otters in 2013-2014. He continued his superb play into the playoffs, racking up five goals and 16 points in 14 playoff games. Gaunce will battle with fellow prospects Hunter Shinkaruk, Nicklas Jensen and Dane Fox for a roster spot with the Canucks this season.
Gaunce’s first year as part of the Canucks system was similar to his previous year, as he once again suited up for Belleville of the OHL and performed at a point-per-game pace. He finished the season with 33 goals and 27 assists in 60 games for the Bulls. The 2012 first-round pick is expected to have a future with the Canucks soon, possibly as soon as this season, but his long-term potential is still up for debate. He’s great in the face-off circle and plays a solid two-way game, but Gaunce’s skating could keep him out of a top-six role. The uncertainty over Gaunce’s upside is likely one of the reasons Vancouver opted to select another center (Bo Horvat) in the first round of the 2013 draft. Gaunce could compete for a roster spot in camp this year, but given his youth and still-developing skill set, he might be best served with some seasoning at the AHL level before joining the Canucks on a full-time basis. Still, there’s plenty of upside here if Gaunce does nab a roster spot out of camp.
Gaunce was the Canucks’ first-round pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. At 6-2, 215, Gaunce is a hulking center that provides plenty of physicality while also possessing his fair share of skills. He already sports a booming shot, solid face-off abilities and the defensive wherewithal to one day be a decent third-line center, but Gaunce needs to do a lot of work on his skating to reach his full potential. The 18-year old center will need some seasoning in the minors, but he should eventually carve out a lengthy NHL career.
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Makes two-year commitment
CMinnesota Wild  Minors
July 1, 2024
Gaunce signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Wild on Monday.
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Lands on waivers
CColumbus Blue Jackets  Minors
May 26, 2024
Gaunce was placed on waivers Sunday, per PuckPedia.
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Rises to top level
CColumbus Blue Jackets  Minors
March 12, 2024
Gaunce was recalled on an emergency basis by the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.
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Reassigned to AHL
CColumbus Blue Jackets  Minors
January 14, 2024
Gaunce was sent back to AHL Cleveland on Sunday.
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Pots first goal Friday
CColumbus Blue Jackets  Minors
December 30, 2023
Gaunce scored his first goal of the season in Friday's 6-5 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.
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Making room for Chinakhov
CColumbus Blue Jackets  Minors
April 24, 2022
Gaunce won't be in the lineup Sunday against the Oilers, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.
ANALYSIS
Gaunce isn't injured but will be scratched to make room for rookie Yegor Chinakhov, who's making his return from an upper-body injury. With just seven points this season and none in his last six appearances, Gaunce hasn't produced enough to secure an everyday spot in Columbus' lineup.
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