OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Wed 8/12/20 2:15 AM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson had an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Stars in Game 1 of their first-round series.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson is up to four assists through five playoffs games, with two of his helpers coming on the power play. The Swede has added a plus-3 rating and 11 shots in that span.
OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Fri 8/7/20 1:46 AM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson posted an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Jets in Game 4.
EDGE Analysis
The helper is Gustafsson's second in as many games and third in the series. The Swede went plus-2 with nine shots on goal in four games versus the Jets.
OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Wed 8/5/20 12:12 AM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson notched a power-play assist in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Jets in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson set up Elias Lindholm for the Flames' first goal of the game, just 18 seconds after the Jets opened the scoring. Power-play production is why the Flames acquired Gustafsson at the deadline -- nine of his 29 points in the regular season came with a man advantage. He'll likely continue to see usage on the top power-play unit during the playoffs, which makes the Swede an interesting depth option for DFS managers.
OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Mon 3/9/20 2:50 AM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson provided a power-play assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson picked up his third assist in seven games as a Flame. He's up to 29 points (nine on the power play), 103 shots on goal and 86 hits through 66 contests this season.
OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Sun 3/1/20 2:27 AM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson notched an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Lightning.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson has two helpers in three games since he joined the Flames at the trade deadline. That puts him at 28 points, 100 shots on goal, 84 hits and a minus-9 rating through 62 appearances overall this year. A power-play specialist, Gustafsson likely has more fantasy value than most third-pairing defensemen.
OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Tue 2/25/20 11:29 PM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson posted a power-play assist and two hits in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson made a supporting impact in his Flames debut, drawing the secondary helper on Sean Monahan's tally at 14:37 of the second period. The Swedish defenseman has 27 points (nine with the man advantage) through 60 appearances. He's likely to man the point on the first power-play unit for the Flames -- he's still likely just a depth option for most fantasy owners.
OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Mon 2/24/20 3:21 PM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Chicago traded Gustafsson to the Flames on Monday for a 2020 third-round pick, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson broke out to the tune of 17 goals and 60 points in 79 games last campaign, but he hasn't been nearly as productive in 2019-20, having totaled just six goals and 26 points in 59 games. The 27-year-old Swede will likely slot into a bottom-four role with Calgary, but he should see plenty of time on the man advantage, too.
OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Sat 2/22/20 1:30 PM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson (not injury related) won't make the trip to Dallas for Sunday's game against the Stars, which all but guarantees he'll be moved prior to Monday's trade deadline, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and the Blackhawks are on track to miss the playoffs for a third straight campaign, so the fact that they're trying to move him prior to Monday's deadline doesn't come as a surprise. The 27-year-old blueliner broke out to the tune of 60 points in 79 games last campaign, but he's been far less effective this year, having totaled just 26 points in 59 contests. Nonetheless, he'll likely have success if he's given the chance to quarterback a contender's second power-play unit.
OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Fri 2/21/20 8:13 PM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson was not on the ice for warmups prior to Friday's game against the Predators, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson participated in Friday's morning skate and did not appear to have an injury. The Swede has been mentioned in trade rumors ahead of Monday's deadline -- this is likely a precautionary move for asset management by the Blackhawks. Nick Seeler will enter the lineup on the third pairing.
OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Sun 2/16/20 1:20 AM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson produced an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson snapped a four-game point drought with the helper. The Swede is at 26 points, 94 shots, 79 hits and 25 PIM through 57 appearances this season.