Erik Gustafsson - NHL News & Rumors

Lands on waivers Gustafsson was placed on waivers Monday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Gustafsson has been a frequent healthy scratch with the Red Wings in the 2025-26 campaign, appearing in only two games. He hasn't earned a point while posting three shots on goal, one blocked shot and two hits during that span. Gustafsson has two goals and 20 points in 22 minor-league outings this season. He could return to AHL Grand Rapids if he clears waivers.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings recall Erik Gustafsson from Grand Rapids | Detroit Red Wings Defenseman has skated in 516 NHL games since 2015-16

JANUARY 15 • NHL.COM

Recalled from AHL Gustafsson was summoned from AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday.

Impact Gustafsson played well in Grand Rapids this season, tallying a pair of goals, 18 assists and a plus-18 rating in 22 AHL contests. The Red Wings are down to 12 healthy forwards and it's possible that Gustafsson could see some action up front, should Detroit run into an injury problem ahead of their game versus San Jose on Friday.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings recall John Leonard from Grand Rapids | Detroit Red Wings Detroit assigns Erik Gustafsson to Griffins

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • NHL.COM

Sent back to minors Gustafsson was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday.

Impact John Leonard was recalled by Detroit in a corresponding transaction. Gustafsson has gotten into just one game with the Red Wings this year. The left-shot blueliner will link back up with the Griffins, with whom he's notched one goal, 14 points and a plus-13 rating over 14 appearances in 2025-26.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings recall Erik Gustafsson from Grand Rapids under emergency conditions | Detroit Red Wings Detroit places Mason Appleton on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 29

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • NHL.COM

Recalled from AHL Gustafsson was summoned from AHL Grand Rapids on an emergency basis Thursday.

Impact The Red Wings may need a seventh defenseman Thursday in Edmonton, as Simon Edvinsson was injured Wednesday in Calgary. Gustafsson has only played one NHL game this season, going minus-1 with two shots on goal. He had one goal and 13 assists in 14 AHL games before his recall. The Red Wings placed Mason Appleton (lower body) on injured reserve in a corresponding move.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three helpers in AHL win Gustafsson notched three assists in AHL Grand Rapids' 3-2 win over Toronto on Saturday.

Impact Gustafsson has four assists over three games since he returned to the Griffins after a brief NHL stint. The defenseman has stayed confident in the AHL this year, earning 12 helpers and a plus-11 rating over 13 appearances. If he gets back to Detroit, he'll likely be a rotational depth option on the third pairing.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three helpers in AHL win Gustafsson notched three assists in AHL Grand Rapids' 3-2 win over Toronto on Saturday.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings assign Erik Gustafsson to Grand Rapids | Detroit Red Wings Detroit activates Michael Rasmussen from injured

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • NHL.COM

Dropped to AHL Gustafsson was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Friday.

Impact The Red Wings activated Michael Rasmussen (undisclosed) from injured reserve in a corresponding move. Gustafsson made his NHL season debut in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to Nashville, posting two shots on goal, one blocked shot, one hit and a minus-1 rating in 17:23 of ice time. He has collected eight assists in 10 minor-league outings this campaign.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

To NHL once again Gustafsson has been recalled by the Red Wings from AHL Grand Rapids, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Gustafsson has over 500 games of NHL experience to his name, but he has spent the entirety of the 2025-26 season in the AHL so far. The 33-year-old has eight assists in 10 games with AHL Grand Rapids this year. In 2024-25, the veteran defenseman had two goals, 16 assists but a minus-19 rating in 60 games.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings activate James Van Riemsdyk from non-roster status | Detroit Red Wings Detroit assigns Erik Gustafsson to Grand Rapids

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • NHL.COM

Sent to AHL Gustafsson was loaned to AHL Grand Rapids on Saturday.

Impact Gustafsson passed through waivers Monday but he remained with the team through his Opening Night healthy scratch Thursday. Gustafsson had two goals and 16 assists, including nine points on the power play, in 60 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. The Red Wings activated veteran winger James van Riemsdyk (personal) in a corresponding move.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Have Your Say: Red Wings Justified In Waiving Justin Holl and Erik Gustafsson? - Community Post The Detroit Red Wings gave a major indication on Sunday as to what their potential Opening Night lineup on Oct. 9 against the Montreal Canad...

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Hits waivers for AHL assignment Gustafsson was placed on waivers by the Red Wings, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Gustafsson was one of a handful of normal NHL regular who hit the waiver wire Sunday. The 33-year-old ended the season injured last year, but notched 18 points in the 60 games he did play. If Gustafsson suits up in an AHL game, it will be for the first time since the 2017-18 season.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Gustafsson Opens Up About His Time With Rangers And Reveals He Suffered A Broken Foot During 2024-25 Season Erik Gustafsson’s departure from the New York Rangers flew under the radar.

MAY 13, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Going to Worlds Gustafsson (undisclosed) will join Team Sweden for the 2025 IIHF World Chmapionship.

Impact Gustafsson ended the 2024-25 season with 14 straight absences due to his long-term injury. However, it appears he has recovered enough in recent weeks to be back in playing shape. Gustafsson has another year on his contract, so he's expected to be back with the Red Wings in a bottom-four capacity in 2025-26.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season injured Gustafsson (undisclosed) won't play in the Red Wings' season finale versus the Maple Leafs on Thursday.

Impact Gustafsson ended up missing 14 games to close out the season. The 33-year-old defenseman is under contract for 2025-26 and should slot back into a bottom-four role with the Red Wings once he's healthy again. His injury was described as a long-term issue when it occurred, so his status for training camp is currently uncertain.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trailing in standings and ailing in health, Detroit Red Wings embark on challenging trip The Detroit Red Wings will be without defenseman Erik Gustafsson for most of the rest of the regular season, among other challenges.

MARCH 21, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Facing extended absence Gustafsson (undisclosed) is expected to miss an extended period of time, the Red Wings announced Friday, though an official timeline hasn't been determined.

Impact Gustafsson's prognosis, limited though it may be, would explain why the team brought up Brogan Rafferty from the minors to provide some extra depth. In Gustafsson's absence, William Lagesson figures to slot into the third pairing, though he'll find himself relegated to the press box again once Jeff Petry (undisclosed) is cleared to play.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Red Wings Elmer Söderblom, Erik Gustafsson dealing with injuries Detroit Red Wings are preparing for a West road trip and Elmer Söderblom, Erik Gustafsson are dealing with injuries.

MARCH 20, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Missing from practice Gustafsson wasn't on the ice for Thursday's practice session after suffering an undisclosed injury versus Washington on Tuesday, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Gustafsson managed just 13:34 of ice time against the Caps before being forced to exit the game due to his undisclosed injury. The 33-year-old defenseman was mired in a 26-game goal drought during which he generated a mere 26 shots while recording seven helpers. With extra time off, Gustafsson could still be an option to play in Saturday's clash with Vegas.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper in Sunday's win Gustafsson logged an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Gustafsson ended a six-game point drought with the helper. The 33-year-old blueliner has run streaky over the last couple of months, but the dry spells tend to last much longer than his productive runs. Overall, he has 18 points, 67 shots on net, 44 blocked shots and a minus-17 rating through 59 appearances.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist Gustafsson logged an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Gustafsson endured a 12-game point drought from Jan. 18 to Feb. 22, but he's now earned an assist in consecutive contests. The 32-year-old blueliner is seeing power-play time, so his offense should bounce back to some extent over the stretch run, though he is limited to third-pairing minutes at even strength. Gustafsson has 15 points, 58 shots on net, 36 blocked shots and a minus-16 rating through 50 outings this season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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