Gustav Forsling is one of the best defensemen in the NHL today. But he was waived TWICE and picked up by the Florida Panthers for free! It’s one of the best stories in the NHL today imo, especially now that Forsling has signed a long term deal with the Panthers. I break down what makes Forsling so good in this video.
0:00 Best defensive dmen in the league
0:43 Is Point Shares even legit?
1:25 This is why he’s so good
3:40 Gap control
4:35 Defensive zone dominance
6:02 This guy can score too?!
7:02 The “castoffs”
Point shares methodology: https://www.hockey-reference.com/about/point_shares.html
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I was hoping he would hit free agency after this year and maybe come to Tampa. He's been tearing it up in Florida for a couple years now. Zito did a good job locking him down.
Where do you guys think Forsling ranks amongst the best waiver pickups of all time? I would argue he'd be near the top of that list with guys like Larionov, St. Louis, Bryzgalov, etc.
Also, do you think he deserves some love for the Norris trophy? 👀
There is seriously good coaching and scouting staff in Panthers. You can see it in players body language when everybody feels they have a meaningful role in the team.
I hope to see Rangers cs. Panthers at ECSF. Not just because Rempe vs Cousing are definitely going to fight, but those are the most playoff-ready teams in the East.
As a hawks fan, I never understood why they gave up on him ridiculous given how in lack of nhl caliber players we have had the past couple years.
Love videos like these. Ty ty
Forsling really is amazing. Love watching him play
Long time Panthers fan here. Good video! Glad that our franchise is finally relevant over the last few years. Good video explaining how Forsling is an asset to our team. I subscribed as well
Cool video. I'm a Panthers fan. I definitely appreciate Forsling. By far our best defender. Im so glad Zito just extended him.
Great video, us Panthers fans see it every day, it's crazy how mistake-free he plays every night, he's so incredibly consistent and reliable. The amount of times he's been able to save seemingly doomed plays is staggering, feels like almost at least once a game. One thing Paul Maurice has mentioned as a big point in his favor that doesn't get talked about much is that he's in incredible shape. Not only does that allow him to play the big minutes he does while always going at 100% every play, but he also tends to stay healthy, and if he gets hurt he bounces back quickly.
Really, this video is more just highlighting the fact that not all players fit on every team (no matter how much the stats would suggest). In the case of Forsling, he seems to have found the best place to be.
Players don't work in every system, or mesh with every coaching staff. It's why you so often see allstar players switch teams, then have their production fall off a cliff (look at huberdeau). Forsling is in the right system, and with the right type of players that highlight the type of game he plays exceptionally well.
and Bill Zito signed him up for the long term.
Ex Blackhawk
Forsling is unreal. To me he's like a more mobile Nick Hjalmerson .. just stuffs opposing offense with a fantastic stick, positioning, and good first pass.
Been going to panthers games for 20+ years and I love how the team is right now. I hope they make another deal run this year. I was sad to see duclair go but his team seems much better than previous years. I think if we got rid of ekblad and got a solid defensive player we’d be even better. We got rid of yandle and weegar so we’re definitely going in the right direction. This playoff series will be amazing
1) whats' awesome is Ekblad is there too in that first stat. 2) I call him gustav SCORSLING, cos he also scores. 3) MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
He’s talented but he’s just a 4th forward when he’s out there. Not a defenseman
As a Panthers fan, Zito is a god based on this Wavier wire find. He’s grown significantly as a player, very great skater, shot, defensively. Good signing and locking him up.
Great video, he certainly has flown under the radar for a lot of people. As a Bolts fan, I see him plenty and he seems to always do the right thing. Frustrating to play against, but truly can appreciate what he brings.
I didnt know who Forsling was before watching them a lot the last few years. I just figured he was a young prospect and former high draft pick for the Panthers. Its insane how good that 2014 NHL draft was for the Panthers. Should they take Reinhart, Ekblad, or Bennet first overall? How about all of them.
Love the panthers content, they’re a super interesting team
great video and yes, forsling is extremely underrated. it was a good too until we resigned him (didnt want to see him go). but now that his is secured he deserves all the recognition he can get. outstanding defenseman.
Thanks for the great informative video. Very handy for me, a relative newcomer to hear the facts along with clips & i'd imagine "seasoned" fans appreciated it too. In depth, fully explained but not over-nerdy!! Cheers from the UK, take care.
Gustav Forsling is minmaxing hard for that top parse DPS.
IN ZITO WE TRUST!! The culture is super strong in South Florida right now, and all the boys are bought in to the system. Everyone knows their role and plays it to the best of their abilities, and they all melt together into one very fluid, tactical game.
Mafaka is +47 this season haha
Love the Goose here in FLA, great vid!
Started watching hockey literally before the 21-22 season and I watched the panthers with a buddy to get into hockey and he caught my eye right away just cause how smooth he skates and hes been my favorite player since
I’ve been pointing out for awhile now how underrated he is. If you focus on him each Panthers game you notice he rarely ever makes a mistake.
Liked the video wouldnt mind seeing a video on a guy who showed up on both league wide graphs and doesn't anywhere near the appreciation or respect he deserves Matt Roy or as i refer to him "the best player no ones ever heard of"