Gustav Forsling

Gustav Forsling (born 12 June 1996) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Forsling was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the fifth round (126th overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Gustav Forsling
Forsling with Linköpings HC in 2014
Born (1996-06-12) 12 June 1996
Linköping, Sweden
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Florida Panthers
Linköpings HC
Chicago Blackhawks
NHL Draft 126th overall, 2014
Vancouver Canucks
Playing career 2014–present

Playing career

A product of Linköpings HC, Forsling made his senior Swedish Hockey League debut with the club during the 2014–15 SHL season. After his selection by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, Forsling's NHL rights were traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Adam Clendening on 29 January 2015.[1]

On 11 May 2016, he inked a three-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.[2] He made the Blackhawks opening night roster to begin his first North American season in 2016–17. On 13 November 2016, Forsling scored his first NHL goal in a 3–2 win, against Al Montoya of the Montreal Canadiens.[3] He was later reassigned to AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs on 6 January 2017.

On 24 June 2019, Forsling was traded by the Blackhawks, along with Anton Forsberg to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Calvin de Haan and Aleksi Saarela.[4]

On 8 January 2021, Forsling was placed on waivers by the Hurricanes prior to the delayed 2020–21 season. The following day, he was subsequently claimed by the Florida Panthers.[5]

International play

Forsling represented Sweden's junior national teams on several occasions. Serving as captain for Team Sweden, he was named to the All-Star Team at the 2016 World Junior Championship. He earned his first caps with Sweden's men's national team during the 2015–16 Euro Hockey Tour.

Personal life

Forsling has an older brother, Hampus[6] and a younger brother, Hannes[7] who both play for Linköpings HC.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2012–13Linköpings HCJ2014011810000
2013–14Linköpings HCJ2044612183621342
2014–15Linköpings HCSHL383368—————
2015–16Linköpings HCSHL4861521461234
2016–17Chicago BlackhawksNHL382354—————
2016–17Rockford IceHogsAHL3017812—————
2017–18Chicago BlackhawksNHL41310138—————
2017–18Rockford IceHogsAHL182356131456
2018–19Rockford IceHogsAHL50222—————
2018–19Chicago BlackhawksNHL4336930—————
2019–20Charlotte CheckersAHL578182630—————
SHL totals 86 9 18 27 12 6 1 2 3 4
NHL totals 122 8 19 27 42 — — — — —

International
Year Team Event Result   GP G A Pts PIM
2013 Sweden U17 6 0 2 2 2
2013 Sweden IH18 7th 4 0 0 0 6
2014 Sweden WJC18 4th 7 4 1 5 2
2015 Sweden WJC 4th 7 3 5 8 0
Junior totals 24 7 8 15 10

References
  1. "Blackhawks acquire Forsling for Clendening". Chicago Blackhawks. 29 January 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  2. "Blackhawks agree to terms with Forsling". blackhawks.nhl.com. 11 May 2016. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  3. Kuc, Chris (13 November 2016). "Patrick Kane's goal leads Blackhawks past Canadiens in clash of top teams". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
  4. "Blackhawks acquire De Haan, Saarela". The Sports Network. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  5. "Florida Panthers claim defenseman Gustav Forsling off waivers". Florida Panthers. 9 January 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  6. "Hampus Forsling player profile". eliteprospects.com. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  7. "Hannes Forsling player profile". eliteprospects.com. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
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