There is more turnover in an NHL offseason than in a game of beer league.
And the Detroit Red Wings have had their fair share of turnover, too. While the likes of Jake Walman are enjoying their first crack at the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers, other former Red Wings are seeking employment in different leagues.
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On August 15th of 2023, the Red Wings traded Gustav Lindstrom to the Montreal Canadiens as part of a deal to bring in Jeff Petry. While that deal hasn’t worked out swimmingly for the Winged Wheel, it hasn’t been all roses and unicorns for the Canadiens.
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Lindstrom spent his 2023-24 season split between the Canadiens, Laval Rocket, and Anaheim Ducks. This past year, he only played for the Rocket, the Canadiens' AHL affiliate.
Earlier on Thursday, it was revealed that Lindstrom has signed a new contract. However, this one wasn’t for another NHL team.
Lindstrom has signed a five-year contract with Djurgarden of the SHL. The 26-year-old is a restricted free agent who is coming off a one-year $775,000 contract with the Canadiens organization. He collected 11 points in 42 AHL games.
📃✍🏻 Djurgården välkomnar med stor glädje Gustav Lindström till föreningen. Den 26-årige försvararen, med 174 matcher i NHL och ett SM-guld, har skrivit på ett femårigt avtal som sträcker sig till 2030.
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Stability and consistency are essential to Lindstrom. He has played with six different teams in three different leagues over the past five seasons. With that volume of change happening around him, it’s no wonder he signed a five-year deal.
The NHL might not be in the cards anymore for the young defender, but at least he’s found a place to call home.
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