OCTOBER 9 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
GUSTAV LINDSTROM
Canadiens sign defenceman Gustav Lindstrom, who is headed to Laval Swede played 14 games with the Habs last season before being claimed on waivers by the Anaheim Ducks.
Joining Montreal Lindstrom signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canadiens on Wednesday. He was subsequently waived for the purpose of a loan to AHL Laval.
Impact Lindstrom made 46 appearances in the NHL between Montreal and Anaheim last year and logged three goals and 10 points while averaging 15:24 of ice time. He'll likely split time between the AHL and NHL clubs this year.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Released from PTO Lindstrom was released from his professional tryout agreement with Anaheim on Friday.
Impact Lindstrom joined the Ducks' training camp on a tryout basis after Anaheim declined to present him with a qualifying offer over the summer. He had three goals and 10 points across 46 contests between Montreal and Anaheim in 2023-24. Lindstrom might still be able to get a two-way contract somewhere, but he will probably begin the campaign with that franchise's AHL squad if that happens.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Signs PTO with Ducks Lindstrom penned a professional tryout agreement with Anaheim on Thursday, Keith Allen of Detroit Hockey Now reports.
Impact Lindstrom was not qualified by the Ducks in June and comes back on a tryout basis. Lindstrom had three goals and 10 points in 46 regular-season games last season, split between Anaheim and Montreal. He will battle for the seventh spot on the blueline in training camp.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Hitting free agency Lindstrom was not qualified by the Ducks and will become an unrestricted free agent Monday, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lindstrom totaled 10 points in 46 games with Anaheim and Detroit last season. He was often a healthy scratch and didn't see consistent playing time. The 25-year-old blueliner has 35 points in 174 career NHL contests.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Bags apple Sunday Lindstrom notched an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Blues.
Impact Lindstrom played well on the third pairing, and he's earned three helpers over his last nine contests in a similar role. The 25-year-old also brings a physical edge with multiple hits in seven of those games. For the season, Lindstrom has 10 points, 28 shots on net, 56 hits, 56 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a plus-11 rating over 42 appearances between the Ducks and the Canadiens.
APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE
Garners helper in loss Lindstrom logged an assist in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Ducks.
Impact Lindstrom has two helpers over his last six contests. He continues to see steady playing time while Radko Gudas (upper body) is out, and it's unclear when Gudas might return. For the season, Lindstrom has produced nine points, 26 shots on net, 49 hits, 51 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 39 appearances between the Ducks and the Canadiens.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Pockets assist Thursday Lindstrom notched an assist in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Lindstrom has two helpers over nine appearances in March. He's maintained a bottom-four role a majority of the time he's been with the Ducks, but he offers little upside on offense for a low-scoring team. The blueliner has eight points, 25 shots on net, 36 hits, 43 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 34 appearances between the Ducks and the Canadiens this year.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Supplies assist in win Lindstrom posted an assist and four PIM in Friday's 4-3 win over the Devils.
Impact Lindstrom has a helper in three of his last five outings. The 25-year-old could see steady playing time while Cam Fowler (face) is out of the lineup, but it's unclear which of Lindstrom or Olen Zellweger would get the last spot on defense when the Ducks are at full health. Lindstrom has seven points, 20 shots on net, 35 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 26 appearances between the Ducks and the Canadiens this season, showing solid defensive capabilities with limited offense.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Provides helper Thursday Lindstrom notched an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Sharks.
Impact Lindstrom saw decent ice time Thursday, but was occasionally skipped in the rotation with Cam Fowler's (face) exit on the first shift of the game leaving the Ducks short on the blue line. The helper was Lindstrom's second in his last four outings. The 25-year-old blueliner has six points, 20 shots on net, 35 blocked shots, 24 hits and a plus-8 rating over 25 appearances between the Ducks and the Canadiens this season. His limited role with no power-play time makes the Swede a non-factor in most fantasy formats.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Gets on scoresheet Saturday Lindstrom posted an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 9-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Impact Lindstrom earned his first point as a Duck on Ryan Strome's third-period tally. This was Lindstrom's eighth appearance since he was claimed off waivers from the Canadiens. The 25-year-old defenseman was initially limited to a third-pairing role, but he's played alongside Cam Fowler at even strength over the last two games. Lindstrom has five points, 19 shots on net, 28 blocked shots, 19 hits and a plus-5 rating through 22 outings this season.
FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Seeking first point with new club Lindstrom has yet to record a point over six games with the Ducks since he was claimed off waivers from the Canadiens.
Impact Lindstrom is at least getting playing time now -- he sat for about a month with the Canadiens before he was waived. The 25-year-old blueliner is at four points, 18 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 20 outings between the two teams this season. Lindstrom is likely to fill a bottom-six role when in the Ducks' lineup, so he's not a player to keep an eye on for fantasy.
FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Claimed off waivers Lindstrom was selected off waivers from Montreal on Wednesday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Impact Lindstrom had three goals, four points, eight hits and 23 blocks in 14 outings with the Canadiens this season. Anaheim dealt Jamie Drysdale to Philadelphia in the Cutter Gauthier trade Monday, which is presumably why the Ducks added Lindstrom through waivers.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Hits waivers Lindstrom was placed on waivers Tuesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lindstrom has three goals, one assist, 15 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and eight hits in 14 contests with the Canadiens this season. If he goes unclaimed, he could be ticketed to AHL Laval.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Forces OT Lindstrom scored a goal on two shots and blocked one shot over 13:12 of ice time in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Red Wings.
Impact Lindstrom moved in from the side wall and wristed a feed from Josh Anderson past Ville Husso, tying the game and setting up overtime. It was the second goal in three games and third of the season for the defenseman. Montreal's blueliners continued to produce offense, scoring two of the team's four tallies.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Canadiens' Gustav Lindstrom Knots Game Up With Goal Against Former Team
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Finishes off Blue Jackets Lindstrom scored an empty-net goal in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Columbus. He also had two shots on net, two blocked shots, one hit and two penalty minutes over 19:02 of ice time.
Impact Lindstrom scored his second goal since being called from AHL Laval seven games ago. He began that stretch on the third pair but finished on the top pair with Mike Matheson, as Lindstrom's averaged nearly 20:00 TOI over the last three games. With several blueliners nursing injuries, Lindstrom will remain in the lineup for the next week or so at least, but it's unclear if he'll always skate on the top pair.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Points in two straight Lindstrom had an assist, one shot on goal and two blocked shots over 12:06 of ice time in Thursday's 6-5 loss to Vegas.
Impact Lindstrom remained in the lineup as Jordan Harris upper body) was unavailable again, and the fill-in blueliner recorded a second point in as many games. He scored Montreal's lone goal in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Calgary.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fills in, scores Lindstrom scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Flames. He added two blocked shots and one hit to his line over 10:19 of ice time.
Impact Lindstrom was gifted puck luck on his goal, as his shot was going wide but caromed off Rasmus Andersson into the net. Lindstrom, who was called up from AHL Laval earlier this week and has played three games for Montreal this season, filled in for an ailing Jordan Harris (upper body). The 25-year-old defenseman has over 100 games of NHL experience, making him an ideal candidate for the Laval-to-Montreal shuttle when injuries strike.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from minors Lindstrom was recalled from AHL Laval on Sunday, per the NHL media site.
Impact Lindstrom has posted three blocked shots and one shot on goal in two appearances with the Canadiens this season. If Jordan Harris (upper body) can't play Sunday against Vancouver, Lindstrom will be in the lineup.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to AHL Lindstrom was reassigned to AHL Laval on Saturday.
Impact Lindstrom drew into two games with the Canadiens during his NHL stint, recording a shot and three blocks while averaging 11:51 of ice time in that span. He also has no points in four contests with Laval in 2023-24.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes Montreal debut Lindstrom had one shot and blocked two shots over 11:47 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Devils.
Impact Lindstrom was called up from AHL Laval and made his Canadiens' debut. Montreal is dealing with injuries on the blue line -- Kaiden Guhle (upper body) is day-to-day while both Chris Wideman (back) and David Savard (hand) are longer term on injured reserve -- which gave Lindstrom a chance to get back to the NHL. He played 128 games with the Red Wings over the last four seasons.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brought up from AHL Lindstrom was summoned from AHL Laval on an emergency basis Tuesday.
Impact Lindstrom will probably make his Montreal debut Tuesday against New Jersey due to injuries to David Savard (upper body) and Kaiden Guhle (upper body). The 25-year-old Lindstrom compiled eight points, 34 blocked shots and 39 hits in 36 games for Detroit last season.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on waivers Lindstrom was placed on waivers by the Canadiens on Sunday.
Impact Lindstrom joined Montreal in the offseason in a trade that sent Jeffy Petry to Detroit. The 24-year-old defenseman will open the year with AHL Laval if he clears waivers. Lindstrom had a goal and eight points in 36 games last season with the Red Wings.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Good to play Saturday Lindstrom (upper body) is expected to draw into the lineup for Saturday's preseason game against Ottawa.
Impact Lindstrom is projected to play on the top pairing alongside Mike Matheson on Saturday. Lindstrom had a goal and eight points in 36 games with Detroit last season.
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
