David Gustafsson (born 11 April 2000) is a Swedish professional ice hockey center currently playing for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 60th overall by the Jets in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

David Gustafsson
Born (2000-04-11) 11 April 2000 (age 24)
Tingsryd, Sweden
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams
Winnipeg Jets
HV71
NHL draft 60th overall, 2018
Winnipeg Jets
Playing career 2017–present

Playing career

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Gustafsson made his Swedish Hockey League debut as a 17-year old playing with HV71 during the 2017–18 SHL season. He registered 6 goals and 12 points in 45 games.

After his selection to the Jets in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Gustafsson played through his second full season in 2018–19 with HV71 posting 2 goals and 12 points in 36 games.

On 13 June 2019, Gustafsson was signed by the Winnipeg Jets to a three-year, entry-level contract.[2] Gustafsson scored his first NHL goal on 27 November 2019, against the San Jose Sharks.[3]

On 27 August 2020, following the Jets' elimination from the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, Gustafsson returned to Sweden, joining Tingsryds AIF of the HockeyAllsvenskan on loan until the commencement of the delayed 2020–21 North American season.[4]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2016–17 HV71 J20 32 5 7 12 10 7 2 1 3 0
2017–18 HV71 J20 4 1 4 5 2 5 2 3 5 4
2017–18 HV71 SHL 45 6 6 12 8 2 0 0 0 0
2018–19 HV71 SHL 36 2 10 12 10 9 1 3 4 6
2018–19 HV71 J20 1 0 2 2 0
2019–20 Winnipeg Jets NHL 22 1 0 1 0
2019–20 Manitoba Moose AHL 13 2 5 7 2
2020–21 Tingsryds AIF Allsv 16 7 10 17 6
2020–21 Manitoba Moose AHL 22 7 12 19 4
2020–21 Winnipeg Jets NHL 4 0 0 0 0
2021–22 Manitoba Moose AHL 47 15 15 30 10 5 0 1 1 0
2021–22 Winnipeg Jets NHL 2 0 0 0 0
2022–23 Winnipeg Jets NHL 46 0 6 6 6 3 0 0 0 0
2023–24 Winnipeg Jets NHL 39 3 4 7 0 4 1 0 1 2
2023–24 Manitoba Moose AHL 6 0 3 3 2
SHL totals 81 8 16 24 18 11 1 3 4 6
NHL totals 113 4 10 14 6 7 1 0 1 2
Medal record
Representing   Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
  2020 Czech Republic
IIHF World U18 Championship
  2018 Russia

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2016 Sweden U17   6 2 3 5 4
2017 Sweden U18 4th 7 2 0 2 4
2017 Sweden IH18   5 1 3 4 4
2018 Sweden U18   7 2 5 7 16
2019 Sweden WJC 5th 5 0 3 3 6
2020 Sweden WJC   7 1 3 4 4
Junior totals 37 8 17 25 38

References

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  1. ^ Billeck, Scott (5 July 2018). "Gustafsson won't be rushed to NHL by Jets". NHL.com. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Jets sign David Gustafsson to three-year, entry-level contract". Winnipeg Jets. 13 June 2019. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  3. ^ "Winnipeg Jets - San Jose Sharks - November 27, 2019". National Hockey League. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Jets' Gustafsson loaned to Tingsryds AIF". Winnipeg Jets. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
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