David Gustafsson

David Gustafsson (born 11 April 2000) is a Swedish ice hockey player who is currently playing under contract as a prospect to 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
Tingsryd, Sweden
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 Winnipeg Jets
Manitoba Moose (AHL)
HV71
NHL Draft 60th overall, 2018
Winnipeg Jets
Playing career 2017–present

Playing career

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]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
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 — — — — —
SHL totals 81 8 16 24 18 11 1 3 4 6
NHL totals 22 1 0 1 0
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
2020 Czech Republic
IIHF World U18 Championship
2018 Russia

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2016 Sweden U17 6 2 3 5 4
2017 Sweden WJC18 4th 7 2 0 2 4
2017 Sweden IH18 5 1 3 4 4
2018 Sweden WJC18 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
  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.
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