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Gustafsson Will Get His Chance to Help Power Play

Erik Gustafsson said he knew he “didn’t play a great game the first game.” “To be benched after that is tough,” he said. “Nothing I can do about it but play better.” Gustafsson, signed as an unrestricted free agent last summer, gets that chance tonight when he plays against his former team, the New York Rangers.

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Ex-Rangers defenseman returns for Red Wings after rocky start with new team

When the New York Rangers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 at Madison Square Garden on Monday, they played against five of their former teammates, including Cam Talbot who was the backup goalie.

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 11

Red Wings Notebook: A Right Proper Shortage On Detroit Blue Line

Already facing a shortage of rights, the Detroit Red Wings saw another one taken away from them in Thursday’s 6-3 season-opening loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 24

Can Gustafsson, Kane And DeBrincat Rediscover Chicago Chemistry With Red Wings?

Back in the day, there was a time when the combination of Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat and Erik Gustafsson were the cause of nightmares for the Detroit Red Wings.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Are the Red Wings a Playoff Team?

When asked about what he wants to see from the Detroit Red Wings, general manager Steve Yzerman has always pointed to incremental progress. What does that look like for the 2024-25 season after missing the 2024 postseason by the narrowest of margins?

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / August 20

Journeymen Red Wings Discuss Life on The Move

On the surface, playing in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings seems like a great job. And for the most part, it certainly is just that. There’s the adulation, the fame, the chance to play a children’s game for a living and you get summers off.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / August 9

Rangers’ Zac Jones Can Be Team’s X-Factor in 2024-25

The New York Rangers have not made any big changes this offseason but they will likely be making a change on defense with Zac Jones replacing Erik Gustafsson, who signed with the Detroit Red Wings on July 1.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 14

The Edmonton Oilers best non-first round picks: #5 Erik Gustafsson

The Edmonton Oilers’ 2012 draft class is arguably their worst ever. Nail Yakupov headlined the draft, going first overall, and after a 17-goal rookie season, things looked promising early.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Detroit Red Wings Continue Their Additions

The Detroit Red Wings earlier signed Cam Talbot and the job wasn’t done there, they’ve added defenseman William Lagesson, Erik Gustafsson, and then goalie Jack Campbell.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Erik Gustafsson signs two-year deal with Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings have signed defenseman Erik Gustafsson to a two-year contract worth $2 million per season. Gustafsson is known for being a productive defenseman, having registered 31 points in 76 games on an $800,000 deal with the New York Rangers.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

New York Rangers’ Erik Gustafsson out day-to-day with upper-body injury

The New York Rangers announced Monday that defenseman Erik Gustafsson is out day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Gustafsson will not practice with the Rangers.

New York Rangers News / Empire Sports Media / March 5

3 reasons why the Rangers should trade Erik Gustafsson at the deadline

The NHL Trade Deadline is fast approaching and it’s time to look at players who could be on the move for the New York Rangers. A lot of analysts have talked about the Rangers being buyers at the deadline and with good reason, but there is one player on the team that the Blueshirts should think about moving.

New York Rangers News / Empire Sports Media / February 6

What should the Rangers do with Erik Gustafsson long-term?

Erik Gustafsson has given the New York Rangers valuable production in the 2023-24 NHL season thus far, but this may be the last the franchise gets with the 31-year-old veteran defenseman.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / January 31

Erik Gustafsson’s Future With the New York Rangers

Erik Gustafsson has emerged as a significant contributor for the New York Rangers, notably stepping in during Adam Fox’s injury earlier in the season. Gustafsson’s impact was immediately felt.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 27

Erik Gustafsson’s Success a Missed Opportunity for Maple Leafs

The late February 2023 trade that sent defenseman Erik Gustafsson from the Washington Capitals to the Toronto Maple Leafs, along with a first-round pick (Easton Cowan), in exchange for Rasmus Sandin has escaped the memories of Maple Leafs fans.

New York Rangers News / Empire Sports Media / August 25, 2023

Rangers’ physical defensive acquisition could revitalize the unit

The New York Rangers made a depth signing this summer by bringing in defenseman Erik Gustafsson on a 1 year, $825k dollar deal. Drafted in 2012 by the Edmonton Oilers, Gustafsson has bounced around with several teams since making his NHL debut back in 2015.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 17, 2023

Three Chicago Blackhawks to remember when playing a game of ‘Puckdoku’

Puckdoku is the trivia game sweeping the hockey world. It’s the NHL equivalent of the “Immaculate Grid“, a three-by-three fill-in-the-blank puzzle which originated as an MLB game but quickly spawned variants for all kinds of other sports leagues.

Former Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews may not be retiring after all

Jonathan Toews will not play in 2023-24

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The 'Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 2, 2023

The five best signings to start of NHL free agency

The five best signings from the first day of NHL free agency

Examining the five best signings from the first day of NHL free agency.

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Los Angeles Kings add depth on defense and at netminder

New York Rangers sign resurgent veteran defenseman for 2023-24

Ducks sign Alex Killorn to four-year contract with $6.25M AAV

Tampa Bay Lightning sign pair of players to two-year deals

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1, 2023

New York Rangers sign resurgent veteran defenseman

The New York Rangers have signed defenseman Erik Gustafsson to a one-year contract.

Rangers select Gabe Perreault No. 23 overall in 2023 NHL Draft

New York Rangers sign Tyler Pitlick to one-year, $787,500 contract

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 12, 2023

Erik Gustafsson: Back with the Maple Leafs or gone in 2023-24?

We’ve spent a lot of time covering the Toronto Maple Leafs’ shocking trade deadline that saw them bring in a crop of experienced, grizzled veterans including Ryan O’Reilly and Jake McCabe.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Toronto Maple Leafs on SI / March 25, 2023

Maple Leafs’ Erik Gustafsson Heads Home to Tend to 'Personal Situation'

RALEIGH, N.C. — Erik Gustafsson has departed the team’s road trip to tend to a “personal situation”. "We'll just give him the time he needs to until he

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 25, 2023

5 Reasons Maple Leafs Erik Gustafsson Is a Great Power-Play Add

On the last day of February, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a trade with the Washington Capitals. Coming to Toronto were Erik Gustafsson and a round 1 pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft for Rasmus Sandin.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16, 2021

Islanders expected to sign Erik Gustafsson to PTO

Islanders expected to sign defenseman Erik Gustafsson to PTO

A PTO is notably not a full contract, but it’s hard to imagine Gustafsson not catching on somewhere by the time the season begins.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / July 5, 2021

Canadiens make Kotkaniemi healthy scratch for Game 4

Canadiens make Jesperi Kotkaniemi healthy scratch for Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final

Kotkaniemi, the 2018 third overall pick, has five goals and three assists in 19 playoff games this postseason. He has just one assist through three games against the Bolts.

Canadiens head coach Dominique Ducharme back for Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12, 2019

Blackhawks, Erik Gustafsson reportedly have yet to begin extension talks

One potential reason for their unwillingness to sign Gustafsson to an extension is that they already have three left-shot defenders under contract through 2021-22 in Duncan Keith, Calvin de Haan and Olli Maatta.

Blackhawks place D Calvin De Haan on IR with shoulder injury

Blackhawks place Andrew Shaw on long-term injured reserve

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