Gustav Forsling

Gustav Forsling
Forsling with the Florida Panthers in 2023
Born	(1996-06-12) 12 June 1996 (age 28) 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

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, but did not play for the team. He previously played for the Chicago Blackhawks. Forsling won the Stanley Cup with the Panthers in 2024.

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] On 15 July 2021, the Panthers signed Forsling to a three-year, $8 million contract extension.^{[ citation needed ]}

On 7 March 2024, Forsling was signed to an eight-year, $46 million contract extension by the Panthers. ^{[6] [7]}

The Florida Panthers would reach the Stanley Cup Finals in the 2024 season and Forsling would earn his first career Stanley Cup championship when his side beat out the Edmonton Oilers in a Game seven victory on 24 June 2024. ^[8]

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 ^[9] and a younger brother, Hannes. ^[10]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2011–12	Linköpings HC	J18		9	3	0	3	0		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Linköpings HC	J18 Allsv		18	2	3	5	10		3	0	1	1	0
2012–13	Linköpings HC	J18		14	2	6	8	10		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Linköpings HC	J18 Allsv		17	5	2	7	10		2	0	0	0	0
2012–13	Linköpings HC	J20		14	0	1	1	8		1	0	0	0	0
2013–14	Linköpings HC	J18		2	1	2	3	0		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Linköpings HC	J18 Allsv		3	2	1	3	2		5	1	0	1	0
2013–14	Linköpings HC	J20		44	6	12	18	36		2	1	3	4	2
2014–15	Linköpings HC	SHL		38	3	3	6	8		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Linköpings HC	SHL		48	6	15	21	4		6	1	2	3	4
2016–17	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		38	2	3	5	4		—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Rockford IceHogs	AHL		30	1	7	8	12		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		41	3	10	13	8		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Rockford IceHogs	AHL		18	2	3	5	6		13	1	4	5	6
2018–19	Rockford IceHogs	AHL		5	0	2	2	2		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		43	3	6	9	30		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Charlotte Checkers	AHL		57	8	18	26	30		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Florida Panthers	NHL		43	5	12	17	8		6	1	1	2	0
2021–22	Florida Panthers	NHL		71	10	27	37	18		10	0	3	3	4
2022–23	Florida Panthers	NHL		82	13	28	41	40		21	2	6	8	10
2023–24	Florida Panthers	NHL		79	10	29	39	43		24	4	9	13	12
SHL totals				86	9	18	27	12		6	1	2	3	4
NHL totals				397	46	115	161	151		61	7	19	26	26

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
2016	Sweden	WJC	4th		6	2	1	3	0
Junior totals					30	9	9	18	10

Awards and honours

Award	Year	Ref
NHL
Plus-minus leader	2024
Stanley Cup champion	2024

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. "Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Defenseman Gustav Forsling on Eight-Year Contract Extension". NHL.com. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
7. "Florida Panthers extend Gustav Forsling on eight-year, $46M deal". TSN. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
8. "Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7". AP News. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
9. "Hampus Forsling player profile". eliteprospects.com. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
10. "Hannes Forsling player profile". eliteprospects.com. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2016.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  Eurohockey.com , or  Hockey-Reference.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database