The Jets have recalled 2018 2nd rounder David Gustafsson from the Moose. The talented centre is currently leading the AHL club with seven goals and nine assists for 16 points in 23 games. This was expected to happen on Monday but the AHL club was dealing with a covid situation.
Photo Credit: Jonathan Kozub/Manitoba Moose
He has become a leader on the Moose and was named an alternate captain at the beginning of the month. He has certainly earned the trust of the staff which was best summed up by Moose head coach Mark Morrison after Saturday night’s game when asked about the reliability of his 21 year old centre:
“Gus go. And he gets it done.”
Moose coach Mark Morrison talking about Jets 2018 2nd rounder David Gustafsson.
The centre has earned the trust of the staff best summed up with how the clip ends:
“Gus go. And he gets it done.”
Jets fans should give it a listen as the Gus Bus could be started soon. pic.twitter.com/nfQvSy2ONP
— Dave Minuk (@ICdave) December 12, 2021
Here is what his teammate Jeff Malott said after practice on Tuesday about the Swedish centre:
Effusive praise from Jeff Malott on his teammate David Gustafsson.
He spoke about the Jets 2018 2nd rounder setting the standard on and off the ice for the Moose.
– work ethic
– intensity
– attention to detail
– pace of playAll aboard the Gus Bus. #NHLJets #MBMoose pic.twitter.com/pQBjyfwypJ
— Dave Minuk (@ICdave) December 14, 2021
He is as solid as they come 5 on 5 and he will definitely be an asset for the penalty kill if given that opportunity.
