Scouting Report
A first-round watch-list defender against Swedish J20 men. Currently with HV71.
Scouting Notes
No scouting note published for Malte Gustafsson yet. Notes are written by hand and added as they are filed.
Strengths
- Strong skater
- Shooter's touch
- Puck distribution
- Two-way habits
NHL Projection
Comparable
Top-four D
Frequently Asked About Malte Gustafsson
Who is Malte Gustafsson?
Malte Gustafsson is a Swedish Left Defenseman for HV71 in the Swedish J20 J20, ranked #22 on the Draft Prospects Hockey big board for the 2026 NHL Draft. A first-round watch-list defender against Swedish J20 men. Currently with HV71.
What position does Malte Gustafsson play?
Malte Gustafsson plays Left Defenseman for HV71.
Where does Malte Gustafsson play hockey?
Malte Gustafsson plays for HV71 in the Swedish J20 J20.
Where was Malte Gustafsson drafted?
Malte Gustafsson was selected 13 overall by New York Islanders in round 1 of the 2026 NHL Draft. Draft Prospects Hockey ranked him #22 on its final board.
What is Malte Gustafsson's NHL projection?
Malte Gustafsson projects as a top-four d at the NHL level.
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