Gustafsson, 25, has picked up three goals and 14 assists (17 points) in 25 games with the IceHogs this season. There is no word whether or not Gustafsson will make his season debut this week, but if Cody Franson couldn’t get into the lineup then Gustafsson will likely have a tough time as well.
Gustafsson played in only 31 regular-season games and played the final two playoff games after fellow countryman Nicklas Grossmann went down injured. He and Hal Gill were often healthy scratches for the Flyers, who carried eight defensemen for most of the season. Gustafsson was set to become a UFA in the summer.
Gill had a tough go in just his seventh game of the season on Sunday. A pass went off of his skate in the Flyers end, which resulted in a goal for Dominic Moore and a 3-0 Rangers lead. Gustafsson will come in having scored 10 points (2G / 8A) with a plus-7 rating in 31 games this season. Gustafsson played very well in seven games during the 2011-12 playoffs. He registered one goal and one assist with a plus-4 rating. He is expected to be paired with Luke Schenn in a must-win game for Philly.
Gustafsson has not played since December 21, but will replace Andrej Meszaros in the Flyers lineup today. He will be paired with Luke Schenn.
Gustafsson was injured on Saturday and will be replaced by Andrej Meszaros tonight. Gus has two goals and five assists in 20 games.
Gustafsson had just 2 assists and was minus 5 in 11 games with the Flyers before being demoted.
Gustafsson probably plays tonight. The rookie has a goal and four points in 27 games.
The rookie scored a goal and four points in 27 games.
Gustafsson takes a seat for tonight's game. The rookie scored a goal and four points in 27 games.
Gustafsson will get some action with Kimmo Timonen and Andrej Meszaros sidelined. He has a goal and three points through 19 games.
In 18 games, Gustafsson has a goal and three points. He likely is the first recall should the Flyers have another injury on the blue line.
Gustafsson gets another crack at the lineup after sitting out two games. He has one assist in 12 games.
Gustafsson draws out of the lineup. The rookie has only an assist through 12 games.
Sounds like Gustafsson may be ready to take over for Andreas Lilja on the third pairing. He has an assist and a plus-6 rating in five games this season.
Expect to see Gustafsson again this season.
When he returns to the team he figures to play regularly. Prior to getting hurt, the rookie registered an assist with a plus-6 rating.
When he returns to the team he figures to play regularly over the two rookies in the lineup. Prior to getting hurt, the rookie registered an assist with a plus-6 rating.
When he returns to the team he figures to play regularly over the two rookies in the lineup. Prior to getting hurt, the rookie registered an assist with a plus-6 rating.
Gustaffsson's injury is a tough one for the kid, who seemed to have earned a spot in the lineup. If you own him, feel safe in dropping the young defender as he holds no fantasy hockey value while on IR.
Gustafsson is unlikely to play over the next two days as he remains in Philly. He registered one assist over five games with a plus-6 rating.
