GUSTAV FORSLING NEWS

Good to go Forsling (illness) will be back in action Tuesday versus the Bruins, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Forsling is expected to return to a top-four role following his two-game absence. The 27-year-old Swede racked up seven points through his last eight games before missing time due to an illness.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Forsling (illness) will not play Sunday against the Flyers, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Forsling was a game-time call but will ultimately miss his second straight game. The 27-year-old has 10 goals and 35 points through 68 games this season. As of now, it seems likely that he'll be ready in time for Tuesday's matchup with the Bruins.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Forsling is dealing with an illness and is questionable to play Sunday versus the Flyers, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Forsling missed Saturday's game versus the Rangers, but the Panthers didn't provide an explanation until after the contest. If Forsling remains out Sunday, Tobias Bjornfot will likely stay in the lineup.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Forsling (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game against the Rangers, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Impact Forsling has 10 goals, 35 points, 41 PIM, 91 hits and 92 blocks in 68 contests this season. Tobias Bjornfot might make his Panthers debut Saturday because of Forsling's absence.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Growth in game on full display Forsling picked up two assists in a 5-1 win over the Flames on Saturday.

Impact Forsling got the primary helper on goals 1:43 apart in the second period. He has 34 points, including 10 goals, in 64 games this season and has delivered 34 or more points in three consecutive seasons. It's an impressive evolution for Forsling, who came to the Panthers after being claimed off waivers from the Hurricanes in Jan. 2021. Now, he has become one of the most complete defenders in the NHL, a difference-making penalty killer and the team's leading scorer from the back end. And he leads the NHL with a plus-47 rating, some 14 points better than second-place Quinn Hughes. That kind of steady is valuable in many formats.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers Sign Former Waiver Wire Pickup Gustav Forsling to Eight-Year Contract Extension The Florida Panthers signed Gustav Forsling to an eight-year contract extension worth $5.75 million per season. He’s one of the most complet...

MARCH 7 • SACBEE.COM

Forsling signs 8-year extension with Panthers Forsling, 27, was claimed on waivers by the Panthers in January 2021.

MARCH 7 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Panthers sign Gustav Forsling, Jonah Gadjovich to extensions The Florida Panthers are giving defenseman Gustav Forsling an eight-year contract extension.Multiple outlets pegged the value at $46 million...

MARCH 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Inks eight-year deal Forsling agreed to terms on an eight-year, $46 million contract with Florida on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Forsling is on exactly the same pace as he was last season when he set personal bests in goals (13) and assists (28), so he should be capable of replicating those numbers this year. The 27-year-old blueliner doesn't see significant power-play opportunities, so the bulk of his production has to come at even strength. Still, with a long-term deal in hand, Forsling should continue to offer decent mid-range value for fantasy players.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers sign Forsling to 8-year extension, Gadjovich to a 2-year extension

Gustav Forsling came to the Florida Panthers four years ago simply looking for a chance

MARCH 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snags two helpers Forsling earned a pair of assists in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Forsling's two points saw him reach the 30-point threshold for the third consecutive season despite limited production or opportunities with the man advantage. It will be a stretch for the 27-year-old Swede to match his 2022-23 production when he recorded a personal best 41 points.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nets winner in OT Forsling scored the game-winning goal in overtime Saturday in a 3-2 victory over Washington.

Impact Forsling scored on a slap shot from the right face-off circle off a pass from Sam Bennett, who started the play by stealing the puck in the Florida zone. He has six points, including two goals, and seven shots in his last six games. Forsling is the Panthers top scorer from the blue line. He has 28 points (nine goals, 19 assists) in 57 games, plus a NHL-best plus-40 rating. Forsling appears poised to hit the 40-point mark for the second straight year.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gustav Forsling scores in OT to lift Panthers past Capitals, 3-2 Defenseman Gustav Forsling scored at 3:41 of overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 3-2 victory over Washington on Saturday night in Capita...

FEBRUARY 25 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Returning to action Saturday Forsling (undisclosed) will be back in the lineup versus Washington on Saturday, according to Steve Goldstein of Bally Sports Florida.

Impact Forsling managed to play only 4:52 versus Carolina on Thursday before he was injured. The defenseman has nine goals and 27 points in 56 games this season. He will pair up on the first unit with Aaron Ekblad.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Thursday's game Forsling won't complete Friday's game because of an undisclosed injury.

Impact Forsling entered the evening with eight goals, 27 points, 37 PIM, 72 hits and 78 blocks in 55 contests this season. He logged just 4:52 of ice time Friday and recorded one hit before exiting the game. If Forsling can't play Saturday versus Washington, then Josh Mahura will likely draw back into the lineup.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes two helpers Thursday Forsling picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Sabres.

Impact The 27-year-old continues to get onto the scoresheet. Forsling has piled up two goals and eight points over his last 10 games, a stretch in which he's also produced 16 blocked shots, 17 shots on net, 17 hits and a plus-8 rating. He still skates in the shadow of Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour on the Florida blue line, but Forsling's all-around development has him on pace for a career-best campaign -- he's already tied his career high with 69 hits, and his plus-35 rating is third in the NHL behind the Canucks duo of Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in Wednesday's win Forsling picked up two assists in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Both helpers came in the first period as the Panthers seized control of the game with three goals in the first 10 minutes. Forsling sat out Monday's game for personal reasons but that didn't seem to slow down his productive January, and the 27-year-old blueliner has three goals and nine points in 10 contests on the month.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Wednesday Forsling (personal) is expected to be in the lineup Wednesday versus Arizona.

Impact Forsling missed Monday's 4-1 win over Nashville. He has seven goals, 19 points, 35 PIM, 51 hits and 62 blocks in 45 contests this season. Forsling's return might result in Josh Mahura being a healthy scratch Wednesday.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Monday Forsling (personal) will not play Monday against Nashville, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Impact Forsling is away from the team on family leave but is expected to return Wednesday against Arizona. The 27-year-old has seven goals and 19 points through 45 games this season. Josh Mahura will suit up in Forsling's absence Monday.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes helper in win Forsling posted an assist, two shots on goal and four blocked shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Forsling set up Carter Verhaeghe's tally in the second period to give Florida a 3-1 lead. With five points over his last six outings, Forsling has gotten his offense on track after a mostly quiet start to the campaign. He's up to 14 points, 85 shots on net, 55 blocked shots, 39 hits, 33 PIM and a plus-21 rating over 38 appearances. With the Panthers' blue line at full health, Forsling hasn't seen much power-play time lately, but his even-strength offense is enough to justify a roster spot in some fantasy formats.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Fights, scores Tuesday Forsling had a goal and 17 penalty minutes in Florida's 4-1 win over Arizona on Tuesday.

Impact Forsling fought Arizona's Jason Zucker late in the second period, drawing an instigator minor penalty, fighting major and 10-minute misconduct. After serving his time, Forsling collected an empty-net goal at 17:39 of the third frame. That game highlights the type of player the 27-year-old defenseman is for Florida: A physical presence who also chips in offensively. Forsling has five goals, 13 points, a plus-21 rating, 33 PIM, 83 shots, 39 hits and 51 blocks in 37 outings this year.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort in win Forsling produced a goal and an assist while adding three shots on net, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Both points came in the first period as Florida grabbed a 2-1 lead. It was Forsling's first multi-point performance of the season, odd timing considering he's lost his spot on the power play with Brandon Montour and Aaron Ekblad back in action. Forsling has a meager three goals and nine points in 27 games, but his 55 shots, 37 blocked shots, 24 hits and stellar plus-17 rating give him added fantasy value in formats that utilize a broader range of categories.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forsling has goal and assist, Panthers score 3 times in the 3rd to beat Blue Jackets 5-2

Gustav Forsling contributed a goal and assist and the Florida Panthers scored three times in the third period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Sunday for their third straig...

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches assist in win Forsling produced an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Capitals.

Impact Forsling has gotten on the scoresheet in each of the last two games. He set up an Evan Rodrigues tally in the third period Wednesday. Playing heavy defensive minutes has taken a toll on Forsling's offense -- he's at three points, 26 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 12 appearances.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides second goal of 2023-24 Forsling netted a goal in a 5-4 overtime win over Columbus on Monday.

Impact Forsling snapped a three-game scoring drought to provide his second goal and point in 11 outings this year. His marker came early in the first period to put Florida ahead 2-0. Forsling had 13 goals and 41 points in 82 contests last season and went into Monday's action averaging 24:28 of ice time, so he should start to pick up the offensive pace as the campaign progresses.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE