Prospect Info: (C) David Gustafsson (2018, 60th overall pick)

[Duke749]

Yep. That should be a hell of a line.

If Maurice can’t roll 4 lines with this(barring a ton of PP time for us) then he’s toast.

 

[None]

Agreed. Maybe with pk time included.

That would be pretty radical by Maurice’s standards.

He said he didn't want to throw much at Gus too quickly and he'd work him up into the PK once he settles in 5 on 5.
Guess he just doesn't want to shake up the 31st PK in the league

 

[JetsUK]

He said he didn't want to throw much at Gus too quickly and he'd work him up into the PK once he settles in 5 on 5.
Guess he just doesn't want to shake up the 31st PK in the league

Too quickly = before the age of 33.

Gus is good. He'll do well with whatever deployment he gets, and those three have played well together.

 

[Gm0ney]

He said he didn't want to throw much at Gus too quickly and he'd work him up into the PK once he settles in 5 on 5.
Guess he just doesn't want to shake up the 31st PK in the league

Whether it ain't broke or not (??) let's don't fix it!

 

[JetsUK]

Feel-g00d piece on The Busman:

Gustafsson all smiles as Jets prepare for Capitals

 

[RustyCat]

Any indication as to his injury? I have been busy with kiddo all day so haven't really been dialled into much of anything other than childrens' shows

 

[JetsUK]

Any indication as to his injury? I have been busy with kiddo all day so haven't really been dialled into much of anything other than childrens' shows

 

[RustyCat]

Awesome thank you kindly. Tough go for Gus so hopefully he can get back quickly.

 

[bustamente]

Sucks for Gus hope his is back soon, I really feel that he is an improvement to some of the bottom 6 currently on the team

 

[Adam da bomb]

Sucks for Gus hope his is back soon, I really feel that he is an improvement to some of the bottom 6 currently on the team

Who do you think he is better than? Toninato? Is he better than Ves?

 

[bustamente]

Who do you think he is better than? Toninato? Is he better than Ves?

Yes and yes

 

[Adam da bomb]

Yes and yes

I hope you are right, but, fear it's just the shiny new toy syndrome.

 

[SUX2BU]

Get well soon, Gus

 

[JetsFan815]

Who do you think he is better than? Toninato? Is he better than Ves?

He has accomplished more in the AHL than anyone in the Jets bottom-6 at the same age (including Lowry). AHL performance is not a guarantee for NHL success but it's something.

 

[RustyCat]

He has accomplished more in the AHL than anyone in the Jets bottom-6 at the same age (including Lowry). AHL performance is not a guarantee for NHL success but it's something.

Totally agree. Gus does so many things right and just really, really smart young man.

 

[Eye of Ra]

how did he play in those 2 NHL games this season? does he need more time in AHL?

 

[None]

how did he play in those 2 NHL games this season? does he need more time in AHL?

I wouldn't draw much conclusion from like 6 total shifts but I thought he looked fine. I don't think there's any tentativeness to his game and I don't think he needs anymore time in the AHL.

 

[JetsUK]

how did he play in those 2 NHL games this season? does he need more time in AHL?

Not much data for your first question, but my answer to your second would be a resounding "No."

Maybe a conditioning stint as he returns from injury, but after that it's the Jets all the way, IMO.

 

[10Ducky10]

I thought I'd give the Gus thread a bump.

Any Moose fans have an update?
Will he be called up if Stastny/Copper are traded?

 

[RustyCat]

Bumping this thread.

Gus is an RFA so does anyone have an update on the status of that?

 

[Jet]

Bumping this thread.

Gus is an RFA so does anyone have an update on the status of that?

I'd imagine his camp is trying to figure out if the Jets have him penciled in on the big club as part of the decision making process.

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

I'd imagine his camp is trying to figure out if the Jets have him penciled in on the big club as part of the decision making process.

Assuming new coaching staff is still hammering out their strategy for this year/upcoming years.

 

[Jet]

Assuming new coaching staff is still hammering out their strategy for this year/upcoming years.

Yeah. I would HOPE they are analyzing everyone on the roster and deciding who fits where within their schemes - but I'm assuming they are hard at work figuring out what systems they are going to use.

Not sure they will be able to give Gus anything other than 'we see you as an important piece and hope to have you on the Jets roster this year'.

He is 22, so whilst it's not CRITICAL for him to take a step forward, this would be the year you'd hope to see that, especially since he's been an important piece of the Moose over the past couple of seasons.

 

[surixon]

Yeah. I would HOPE they are analyzing everyone on the roster and deciding who fits where within their schemes - but I'm assuming they are hard at work figuring out what systems they are going to use.

Not sure they will be able to give Gus anything other than 'we see you as an important piece and hope to have you on the Jets roster this year'.

He is 22, so whilst it's not CRITICAL for him to take a step forward, this would be the year you'd hope to see that, especially since he's been an important piece of the Moose over the past couple of seasons.

I think he's waiver eligible so he sticks or someone else will claim him. I imagine he's penciled in for the 4th line C spot just due to that fact alone.

 

[RustyCat]

I think he's waiver eligible so he sticks or someone else will claim him. I imagine he's penciled in for the 4th line C spot just due to that fact alone.

Agreed. Don't know if there is much more for him to gain by remaining in the minors. Plus he looked good in the limited chance that he did get.