Rookie defenseman Gustafsson re-called
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Rookie defenseman Gustafsson re-called
LOS ANGELES -- The Flyers have re-called undrafted rookie defenseman Erik Gustafsson today from the Adirondack Phantoms, the Daily News has learned.
Veteran defenseman Kimmo Timonen was injured in Tuesday night's 6-2 loss at Vancouver. The Flyers have yet to release any information about Timonen's injury or his status for Thursday night's game here in Los Angeles.
Timonen remained on the trip with the Flyers, which is probably a good sign. It is possible that Gustafsson is here just as a precaution.
Gustafsson, a smallish but smart and speedy defenseman, leads the Phantoms in scoring with 4 goals and 22 assists for 26 points in 33 games. Gustafsson, 22, who hails from Sweden, left Northern Michigan University after three seasons. He played in 6 of the Flyers' 8 preseason games, collected 1 assist, and didn't look out of place.
Gustafsson will meet the Flyers today in Los Angeles. The Flyers play the Kings on Thursday night at Staples Center.
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With your top 2 D-men out, you would think they would want a veteran to fill in there, like Danny Syvert, and not a rookie like Gustafsson.— BobbyD- Gustafsson will suprise. I saw him play in adirondack this year and he is the real deal. He will fill in admirably if necessary.— jdld610
- Saw Gustafsson during the pre-season games and he looked great. Has nice shot from the point and plays smart. Would be nice to see him get some time on the PP. Anyone else see Carter dog-it to get back on D when he made a dumb play? his man scored on the rebound, if you make a mistake at least hustle to make up for it!— the Guffaw
- @ the guffaw - im glad you caught that too. Carter gliding back on that break away was pathetic. As much as he is a scoring threat, he really doesnt contribute much else to this team.— Tough* Juice*
Never saw Gustafsson play, but I hope he crushes people who skate through the Flyers' defensive zone with carefree abandon. Crushes them, I say!— Hame of Famer- When I saw the headline I assumed Lavy (and Holmgren) had soured on Bartulis (minus-3 last two games, both bad losses)...— Brian F.
- Already cheering for the guy. Let's go rook, let's go Flyers!!— hallux
