G Filip Gustavsson - Luleå HF, SHL (2016, 55th, PIT, traded to OTT)

[MMC]

Making his NHL debut right now in relief for Joey Daccord.

 

[cudi]

Looked solid for being thrown in to a tough spot



Also dropped this gem in his post game availability

 

[brakeyawself]

Nice little run. That 3rd start could have gone better. Hoping we will see him regularly next season. Not sure what they are planning now with Forsberg and Murray returning.

 

[cudi]

Nice little run. That 3rd start could have gone better. Hoping we will see him regularly next season. Not sure what they are planning now with Forsberg and Murray returning.

Hogberg is back too. Forsberg probably to the taxi squad soon and Gus in Belleville getting starts.

 

[brakeyawself]

Great game. Second of a back to back. Looked good in first, but great in second. Not quite Swayman dominant, but not far off. Going to be interesting what they do next season. Gus and Murray, 1a 1b? Not sure they could move Murray. But think they need to give Gus a chance as he’s looking legit. At least for now I’d say he’s looks like their future and perhaps present at GK. Sens putting together a very talented group of young players at all positions. They looking like a real force long term.

Don’t think would make sense to hold him back in favor of FORSberg or Hogberg at this point. Maybe one of those guys in place of the overpaid Murray? Lol. But not sure that’s possible with his contract. Crazy how far Murray has regressed at such a young age, in what should be his prime.

 

[Korpse]

He has picked up this season right were he left off last. Getting hard not to get excited about how good he may be. Can't remember a Senators goaltender as efficient and poised as him. It is a shame circumstances will likely put him back in the AHL.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

He has picked up this season right were he left off last. Getting hard not to get excited about how good he may be. Can't remember a Senators goaltender as efficient and poised as him. It is a shame circumstances will likely put him back in the AHL.

Is there a chance he becomes the backup full time, or is the worry you lose him to waivers. I agree he could be good/ive liked him the few games I've caught

 

[SENStastic]

Is there a chance he becomes the backup full time, or is the worry you lose him to waivers. I agree he could be good/ive liked him the few games I've caught

He's waiver exempt, our two other goalies aren't, so he will be sent back down once Murray is healthy again, and won't be called up unless there is an injury to Murray or Forseberg. Given Murray's injury record though, there is a very good chance he will get a decent amount of games. He won't be the official backup until we either trade away Forseberg at the deadline or in the offseason. He should become the full time backup next year, I think his contract is one way only then, wouldn't be surprised if he steals the starting job entirely next year.

Edit: Just realized Forseberg is not signed next year, he's UFA. So most likely Gus will be the full time backup then, if not at this year's TDL

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Did we just witness Gustavsson's coming out breakout game in the NHL?

After posting 5-1-2 record last year in 9 games with .933 sv%, Gustavsson is coming off an insane 38 save performance with 3-4 exceptional saves.

 

[SENStastic]

I'm still extremely thankful Dorion decided to protect Gus over Murray and Daccord. Best decision he's made all summer. Looks like a legit starter in waiting, his time to take the reins is fast approaching.

 

[Samsquanch]

This kid just stops pucks. Moves side to side so well and has incredible reaction speed.

Seems to always get forgotten and overlooked, even by Sens fans. But hes very clearly the goalie of the future for them. Hard to believe the Sens got the 1st round pick and Gus from the Pens for Brassard (who cost the Sens the fat/lazy version of Zibanejad and lost miserably in the end).

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Hes looked great in the NHL , why are his ahl numbers so poor? Were the teams that bad ?