Malte Gustafsson Facts
- Date of Birth
- Jun 11, 2008
- Age
- 18
- Place of Birth
- Väckelsång, SWE
- Nation
- Sweden
- Youth Team
- Tingsryds AIF
- Position
- D
- Height
- 194 cm / 6'4"
- Weight
- 92 kg / 203 lbs
- Shoots
- L
- Contract
- 28/29
- Player Type
- Mobile DefensemanTwo-Way Defenseman
- NHL Rights
New York Islanders / Signed- Agency
- Premium
- Highlights

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Gustafsson's aggressive defensive style is what really makes him stand out. The combination of his 6-foot-4 frame and near high-end skating makes him highly effective at closing gaps, playing tight coverage, and killing plays early. He has the strength to pin opponents to the boards with authority.
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| Season | Awards by Season |
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| 2023-2024 | |
| 2024-2025 | |
| 2025-2026 |
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