Mathew Barzal Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Any updates on this kid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Anyone foresee this guy like a Sami Vatanen type player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_The_Schneid! Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 He's got a pretty good plus minus for playing big minutes in a tough league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 8 Gustav Forsling LD 1 0 2 3 0 2 0 2 0 19:41 0 Forsling with another goal his second of the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyllenhaal Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hopefully he makes Team Sweden at the WJC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nuckist Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Forsling appears to have just signed a 3 year deal to stay in the SHL. I saw this in the reddit canucks page and they linked an article in swedish http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/sverige/shl/linkoping/article19736817.ab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.olofsson Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Forsling appears to have just signed a 3 year deal to stay in the SHL. I saw this in the reddit canucks page and they linked an article in swedish http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/sverige/shl/linkoping/article19736817.ab Yes. There is usually a nhl out clause though so it wont matter much exept for Forsling being paid for playing in SHL rather than being considered a junior player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horvat Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Yes. There is usually a nhl out clause though so it wont matter much exept for Forsling being paid for playing in SHL rather than being considered a junior player. Do you think you could translate this? http://www2.lhc.eu/artikel/59002/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeefGormley Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Great stuff for Forsling! Such an intriguing prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyllenhaal Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Do you think you could translate this? http://www2.lhc.eu/artikel/59002/ It is with pleasure that we announce today that the LHC product Gustav Forsling has signed a first team contract with Linköping Hockey Club . The contract comes into immediate effect and is written up to the 2016/2017 season . Defenseman Gustav Forsling had a chance during the preseason and managed through good actions to play into the first team. Now he is awarded a first-team contract for three years. - Gustav is an exciting player who has impressed with his mature game . We see him as part of the LHC's future and are delighted to have signed a three-year contract with him , said the LHC's general manager Fredrik Emvall . Gustav has played his entire career in an LHC jersey and followed the steps of development from the boys team , through high school and junior hockey to the Association's representative team. - I'm very happy about this. It feels very nice to write a first-team contract with my home club and it's something I've dreamed about ever since I started playing hockey at the LHC , says Gustav Forsling . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 2 or 3 years should be just about right. He will be 21 or 22 then and we will know what we are getting. So will he though...$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allt svartnar Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I would guess that contract is also to protect the financial interests of LHC since he is doing well. If he signs with Vancouver while still under contract, Canucks would have to pay a transfer fee. Losing talent "for free" to North America is a popular complaint in the SHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 In the SHL, Gustav Forsling picked up his 2nd goal of the year vs. Anton Rodin & Brynas yesterday. Gus is averaging 18 mins/game. also Gustav Forsling has signed a 3-year contract with Linkoping of the SHL. Don't expect to see him in Utica/VAN until 2017/18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangosteens Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 What are Forsling's chances of playing for Sweden in the world juniors? Seems like an 18 yr old playing in their men's league would at least get a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 What are Forsling's chances of playing for Sweden in the world juniors? Seems like an 18 yr old playing in their men's league would at least get a look. I remember the august camp roster included Cederholm but not Forsling. However he has done well so far this season, and given the rash of injuries they had last year, its not too far fetched I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangosteens Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I remember the august camp roster included Cederholm but not Forsling. However he has done well so far this season, and given the rash of injuries they had last year, its not too far fetched I guess. Looked up that august camp roster after your post. They only invited 8 defenseman to the camp. Forsling has played for the U20 team in some other competitions this season (1G, 1A in 3GP). So he looks like a consideration for Sweden for this year and next. Canucks could end up very well represented at the world juniors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wshdrvvn Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Team Sweden's D depth isn't all that great. He's playing well right now; he very well could end up getting a look this year. With continued success, I'd say his chances of getting a look at next year's tourney are even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Playing well while averaging almost 19 minutes a game in the SHL as an 18 year old. That's impressive. Hopefully when his contract in Sweden is up he can transition his game well if he comes to NA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyllenhaal Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Here's his gamelog http://www.shl.se/statistics/profile/gamelog/2729/2014 His ice time has increased significantly after his first five games. He now plays anywhere between 19-21 minutes a night. Looking at his teams ice time for D it looks like he is on the 2nd pairing playing with Magnus Johansson. He`s 41, the captain of the team and apparently (was) one of the better European offensive-defenseman so hopefully Gustav can learn a lot from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmalina Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 There was the Euro Top 4 Nation tournament in Prerov, Czech Republic this weekend. As Prerov is my hometown I was so happy to go there watch our prospect playing for Swedish U20 team. Sweden won all three games, I watched the last one against Russia (4:1) and was happy to see that Gustav was used in all situations and was pretty solid. After the game, I reached him in the streets and asked him to sign my Canucks hat. He humbly did and I could see how the other Swedish stars looked jealous, haha. I must cross my fingers for him now and wish him all the best in his hockey development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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