ERIK
GUSTAFSSON
#56 -
D
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’0’’,
197 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
5
years
Debut
Oct 30, 2015
Born
Mar 14, 1992
(32 yrs)
Nynashamn, Sweden
Drafted
Drafted by Edmonton in 2012 (4/93).
Drafted from
Djurgarden (Swe)
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2022.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-07-13 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Washington Capitals to a one-year contract.
|
| 2022-01-12 |
Missed 3 games (covid-19).
|
| 2022-01-06 |
COVID-19, non-roster list.
|
| 2021-10-24 |
Activated from the COVID-19 list by the Chicago Blackhawks.
|
| 2021-10-23 |
COVID-19, day-to-day.
|
News
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Rotowire
Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 6:43 PM
Gustafsson notched an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Sharks.
Rotowire
Mon, Nov 07, 2022 at 11:15 PM
Gustafsson recorded three power-play assists, three blocked shots, two hits and two PIM in Monday's 5-4 win over the Oilers.
Scouting Report
Has no problem with the offensive part of being a defenseman: he moves the puck well and can quarterback a power play. However, his play in the defensive zone has never matched his abilities with the puck and he is not a physical player, either. Can be productive in sheltered minutes and when paired with a defensive-minded partner.
Long Range Potential: Offense-first depth defenseman.
