1-year, $850,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. $425,000 Guaranteed. Expires 2027 (UFA).
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David Gustafsson
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The Penguins have signed David Gustafsson to a one-year deal worth $850K.
Gustafsson has been unable to establish himself as a full-time NHLer and will hope a change of scenery, joining the Pittsburgh Penguins, can inspire some confidence and more consistent play. The 26-year-old forward has played 149 career NHL games, all with the Winnipeg Jets, but he spent the entire 2025-26 season in the AHL, where he scored 32 points (10G / 22A) in 48 games with the Manitoba Moose.
Pittsburgh has acquired David Gustafsson from Winnipeg for Jack St. Ivany.
Gustafsson has been unable to establish himself as a full-time NHLer and will hope a change of scenery, joining the Pittsburgh Penguins, can inspire some confidence and more consistent play. The 26-year-old forward has played 149 career NHL games, all with the Winnipeg Jets, but he spent the entire 2025-26 season in the AHL, where he scored 32 points (10G / 22A) in 48 games with the Manitoba Moose.
Gustafsson has cleared waivers and been reassigned to Manitoba (AHL).
Gustafsson will likely start his 2025-26 campaign with the Manitoba Moose after clearing waivers on Friday. The 25-year-old forward played 36 games with the Jets last season, recording six points (2G / 4A).
Gustafsson will draw back into Winnipeg's lineup vs. Edmonton on Sunday.
Gustafsson will draw back into Winnipeg's lineup on Saturday in Utah.
Gustafsson is expected to be a healthy scratch in Vegas on Thursday.
Jaret Anderson-Dolan will draw back into Winnipeg's lineup on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights, sending Gustafsson to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Gustafsson is averaging 8:58 time-on-ice and has six points (2G / 4A) in 32 games this season.
Gustafsson is a healthy scratch for Friday's game in New Jersey.
Gustafsson will be the odd-man out on Friday in order to make room for Brandon Tanev's Jets debut. Gustafsson has one goal and four assists in 29 games this season.
Gustafsson is expected to draw back into Winnipeg's lineup on Thursday vs. Philadelphia.
Rasmus Kupari will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers, allowing Gustafsson to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Gustafsson is averaging 8:57 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 28 games this season.
Gustafsson will be a healthy scratch vs. Philadelphia on Saturday.
Gustafsson will draw into the Jets lineup on Monday.
Gustafsson will slot in for Mason Appleton, who was a late scratch due to an undisclosed injury. Gustafsson has appeared in just five games this season and is yet to register a point.
Gustafsson will be scratched Saturday vs. the Senators.
Gustafsson (illness) was activated from IR and will return on Saturday vs. Minnesota.
Gustafsson (illness) missed practice on Friday.
Gustafsson is battling an illness and could be unavailable for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Wild. The 24-year-old Gustafsson has only played three games this season, only one in the last nine, and has yet to score a point.
The Jets placed Gustafsson (concussion) on injured reserve retroactive to December 10th on Wednesday.
Gustafsson has not played since suffering the injury on December 10th and is officially still in concussion protocol. He has appeared in just three games this season and is yet to register a point.
Gustafsson (concussion protocol) is expected to be out vs. Vegas on Thursday.
Gustafsson exited Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Boston Bruins in the third period after a fight with Trent Frederic. The 24-year-old Gustafsson has only played three games this season, averaging 7:55 time-on-ice. Rasmus Kupari will draw back into the lineup as Gustafsson's replacement.
Gustafsson (undisclosed) missed practice on Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's game due to injury after a fight.
Gustafsson exited Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Boston Bruins in the third period after a fight with Trent Frederic. The 24-year-old Gustafsson has only played three games this season, averaging 7:55 time-on-ice.
Gustafsson is expected to draw back into Winnipeg's lineup vs. Boston on Tuesday.
Rasmus Kupari will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Gustafsson to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Gustafsson has only played two games this season after playing 39 and and 46 in his previous two seasons.
Gustafsson will be a healthy scratch vs. St. Louis on Tuesday.
Brad Lambert will make his season debut for the Jets, resulting in Gustafsson being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Gustafsson has only played two games this season, averaging 7:56 time-on-ice.
Gustafsson will draw into the lineup on Sunday.