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Gustav Forsling Scouting Report

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Created: Nov. 27, 2023
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 27
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Jun. 12, 1996
Height: 6' 0 | 183 cm
Weight: 185 lbs | 84 kg
Drafted: 126 overall, 2014 round 5 (Logo of the Vancouver Canucks VAN)
Contract: $8,000,000 over 3 years (Cap hit: $2,666,667)
Doesn't get the attention, or credit, he deserves compared to some other names on the Panthers 'D'.
Used in all situations. Excellent skater. Sound defender. Head on a swivel / spatial awareness / reads and reacts very well in the defensive zone.
Has the legs to lead the rush on his own or join as an extra layer
Sneaky shot from distance. Can beat NHL goalies clean. Sets up on the weak side on the second PP unit. Solid one timer.
Reliable in a variety of roles. Matches up against top six forwards. Some bump to his game. Blocks shots. Does a lot of 'little things' very well. Could be a top pairing on some teams.
Averages over 23:00 TOI.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Florida PanthersNHL821328411940
2021-22Florida PanthersNHL711027374118
  • Compete/Consistency: 89
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 89
  • Hockey IQ: 88
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 89
  • Penalty Kill: 90
  • Power Play: 86
  • Physicality: 84
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 85
  • Shot: 85
  • Skating: 93
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality