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Detroit Red Wings Eastern Conference Atlantic Division
 
Erik Gustafsson • #56 • D
0pts in last 3 GP
Status:On roster
Ht/Wt:6'0", 197 lbs.
Born:Mar 14, 1992 (32 yrs) in Nynashamn, SWE
Experience:6 years
Drafted:Drafted by Edmonton in 2012 (4/93).
Acquired:Acquired as a free agent in 2024.
Shoots:L
Movements & Injuries
2023
2/28/2023 Acquired from the Washington Capitals
2022
7/13/2022 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Washington Capitals to a one-year contract.
1/12/2022 Missed 3 games (covid-19).
1/06/2022 COVID-19, non-roster list.
2021
10/24/2021 Activated from the COVID-19 list by the Chicago Blackhawks.
10/23/2021 COVID-19, day-to-day.
10/15/2021 Missed 1 game (visa issues).
10/13/2021 Visa issues, day-to-day.
10/10/2021 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Chicago Blackhawks to a one-year contract.
10/10/2021 Released from training camp by the New York Islanders.
9/16/2021 Signed by the New York Islanders to a professional try-out contract.
7/27/2021 Declared free agent.
4/21/2021 Missed 4 games (covid-19).
4/14/2021 COVID-19, day-to-day.
4/12/2021 Acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers
2020
10/12/2020 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Philadelphia Flyers to a one-year contract.
10/09/2020 Declared free agent.
2/24/2020 Acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks
2018
12/14/2018 Missed 2 games (illness).
12/11/2018 Illness, day-to-day.
3/06/2018 Signed by the Chicago Blackhawks to a two-year contract extension.
1/09/2018 Recalled from the Rockford IceHogs (AHL).
2017
9/29/2017 Assigned to the Rockford IceHogs (AHL).
7/14/2017 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Chicago Blackhawks to a one-year contract.
6/26/2017 Chicago Blackhawks tendered a qualifying offer.
4/18/2017 Recalled from the Rockford IceHogs (AHL).
2016
10/03/2016 Assigned to the Rockford IceHogs (AHL).
1/17/2016 Missed 2 games (lower body injury).
1/14/2016 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
2015
12/28/2015 Recalled from the Rockford IceHogs (AHL).
11/13/2015 Assigned to the Rockford IceHogs (AHL).
10/28/2015 Recalled from the Rockford IceHogs (AHL).
10/02/2015 Assigned to the Rockford IceHogs (AHL).
4/30/2015 Signed as a free agent by the Chicago Blackhawks to a two-year contract.
2014
6/01/2014 Unsigned 2012 draft pick, will become an unrestricted free agent.
2012
6/23/2012 Drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the 4th round (93rd overall) in 2012.
Career Transactions
2021
10/10/2021 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Chicago Blackhawks.
4/12/2021 The Montreal Canadiens acquired defenseman Erik Gustafsson from the Philadelphia Flyers for a seventh-round draft pick in 2022.
2020
10/12/2020 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Philadelphia Flyers.
2/24/2020 Chicago Blackhawks traded Erik Gustafsson to the Calgay Flames for a 3rd round selection in 2020.
2015
4/30/2015 Signed as a free agent by the Chicago Blackhawks.
2012
6/23/2012 Drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the 4th round (93rd overall) in 2012.
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