Gustav Forsling

Gustav Forsling

27-Year-Old DefensemanD
Florida Panthers
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour got most of the hype in 2022-23, but Forsling was also excellent with a career year of 13 goals, 28 assists, 209 shots on goal and 106 blocked shots over 82 games. The defenseman will have a chance to play an even larger role early in 2023-24, as both Ekblad and Montour will likely miss time with shoulder injuries sustained during the Panthers' playoff run. That means Forsling could get time as a power-play quarterback and on the top pairing, making him an attractive sleeper pick going into the campaign, and one that fantasy managers can flip if he starts the year hot. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed an eight-year, $46 million contract extension with the Panthers in March of 2024.
Stays hot with goal
DFlorida Panthers
May 31, 2024
Forsling scored his fourth goal of the postseason in Thursday's 3-2 win against New York in Game 5.
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Forsling extended his point streak to three games after tying Thursday's contest at one apiece in the first period. The 27-year-old defenseman added two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in 23:17 of ice time. Forsling now has at least one point in five of his last six appearances. He's first in scoring among Florida's blueliners during the playoffs -- his steady offensive production in this series has vaulted him past fellow defenseman Brandon Montour (nine points) for the team lead. Forsling is up to four goals, seven assists and a team-high plus-12 rating in 16 postseason contests to this point.
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2023–24 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    22:09
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:34
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    3:25
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2021–22
21:13
0:11
2:28
2022–23
23:26
1:20
2:58
2023–24
22:09
0:34
3:25
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Extension coming?
DFlorida Panthers
November 16, 2023
Kevin Weekes of ESPN believes the Panthers will work to re-sign Forsling.
ANALYSIS
Forsling is in the final season of his three-year contract that comes with a $2,666,667 annual cap hit. If he doesn't ink an extension with the Panthers, then he'll become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Forsling has established himself as a valuable top-four defenseman with Florida, so it's safe to say he's earned a significant raise. The 27-year-old has two goals, five points, 11 hits and 20 blocks in 15 contests this campaign while averaging 23:53 of ice time.
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Forsling finally established himself as a full-time NHL regular a season ago, playing in 71 of Florida's 82 regular season games. He emerged as a key player for Florida, managing 10 goals and 37 points despite the fact he didn't post a single point with the man advantage the entire year. Forsling's 145 shots on goal and 21:13 average time on ice were also both new high-water marks. All that said, Forsling isn't a player to target in fantasy leagues this fall. His lack of power play time combined with his poor hit/block totals mean you can do better to fill out the defensive depth on your roster.
Forsling never found his footing over the course of three seasons with the Blackhawks, but a move to Florida and a permanent role on one of the NHL's best teams has rejuvenated him. Forsling played in every game for the Panthers from March 4 onward, including all of the club's postseason contests. His production was minimal, but Forsling did set career highs in goals (five), assists (12), points (17), plus-minus rating (plus-17), shots on goal (94) and average time on ice (19:57). Florida rewarded Forsling with a three-year, $8 million contract this past summer, which should ensure he'll be a regular for the club for years to come, albeit in a role that isn't exactly conducive to fantasy value.
Forsling was unable to carve out a regular role with the Blackhawks during his three seasons with the organization, totaling eight goals and 27 points in 122 appearances. He'll get a fresh start in Carolina in 2019-20, but will likely once again be splitting time between the AHL and NHL, so there's no reason for fantasy owners to have him on their radar.
Forsling took a big step forward in his development last season, setting career highs in goals (three), points (13), shots on goal (82) and average ice time (19:09) in 41 appearances with the Blackhawks. The Swedish blueliner was fully expected to compete for a spot on the Opening Night roster during training camp, but that will no longer be a possibility, as he was surprisingly forced to undergo wrist surgery in late July which is expected to keep him sidelined until mid-November. Fantasy owners looking for defensive help as the season progresses should keep an eye on Forsling's recovery, but he won't be worth a draft pick in most formats.
Forsling was acquired by the Blackhawks from the Canucks on Jan. 29, 2015. He was a fifth-round selection (126th overall) by Vancouver in the 2014 NHL Draft. He played the 2014-15 season in the Swedish Hockey League.
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Has primary helper in win
DFlorida Panthers
May 29, 2024
Forsling had an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win versus the Rangers in Game 4.
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Nets goal in overtime loss
DFlorida Panthers
May 26, 2024
Forsling scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3.
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Picks up assist in Game 1
DFlorida Panthers
May 23, 2024
Forsling registered an assist in Florida's 3-0 victory over the Rangers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday.
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Nets game-winning goal
DFlorida Panthers
May 17, 2024
Forsling scored a goal and added five shots on net in the 2-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6.
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Produces assist
DFlorida Panthers
April 29, 2024
Forsling notched a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal, three blocked shots and a plus-4 rating in Monday's 6-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5.
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