Detroit Red Wings defenseman Erik Gustafsson has joined Djurgarden’s training camp in Sweden, sparking questions about his NHL future. The 33-year-old Swedish defender is training with his former club DIF during the NHL offseason, but is this just temporary?
In this video, we break down:
– Why Gustafsson returned to Sweden to train with Djurgarden
– His history with the Swedish club (2009-2013)
– Recent trend of Swedish NHL stars returning home (Backstrom, Hagg)
– His performance with Detroit Red Wings last season
– What this means for his NHL career and Red Wings future
Gustafsson recorded 2 goals and 16 assists in 60 games with Detroit last season. With one year remaining on his Red Wings contract, could this training stint be a preview of his post-NHL career?
We explore the growing trend of veteran Swedish players like Nicklas Backstrom and Robert Hagg making the move back to the SHL, and whether Gustafsson might follow suit after his current NHL deal expires.
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