Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Gustav Lindstrom was born October 20, 1998 in Östervåla, Sweden. He is a defender in the National Hockey League. 

Lindström was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings with the 38th overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. On 25 May 2018, Lindström signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Red Wings. On 5 February 2020, Lindström was recalled by the Detroit Red Wings. Prior to being recalled, he posted five assists in 45 games for the Grand Rapids Griffins. He made his NHL debut the next day in a game against the Buffalo Sabres. On 17 August 2020, Lindström agreed to return to former Swedish club, Almtuna IS of the Allsvenskan, on loan until the commencement of the delayed 2020–21 North American season. On 26 July 2021, Lindström signed a two-year, $1.7 million contract extension with the Red Wings.