Gustav Lindström
Gustav Lindström is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League. He was selected in the second round, 38th overall, by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2017 NHL entry draft. Lindström has also previously played for the Anaheim Ducks and Montreal Canadiens.
Playing career
Sweden
Lindström played junior hockey with Almtuna IS of the HockeyAllsvenskan, scoring six goals and 14 points in 39 games over the course of his final campaign with the team. He then joined Frölunda HC of the top-tier Swedish Hockey League for the 2018–19 season, replacing a departing Rasmus Dahlin. Collectively, he registered three goals and six points in 40 games en route to his team capturing Le Mat Trophy as SHL champions. The team would also win a Champions Hockey League title that same year.Detroit Red Wings
Selected by the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League with the 38th overall pick in the 2017 NHL entry draft, Lindström was signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the team in May 2018. On 5 February 2020, he was recalled by the Red Wings after an injury to Mike Green. Prior to being recalled, he posted five assists in 45 games with Detroit's American Hockey League affiliate, 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 on loan to his former Swedish club, Almtuna IS of the Allsvenskan, until the commencement of the pandemic-delayed NHL season.On 26 July 2021, Lindström agreed to a two-year, $1.7 million contract extension with the Red Wings. On 15 February 2022, he scored his first career NHL goal against Kaapo Kähkönen in a 7–4 loss to the Minnesota Wild. During the 2022–23 season, he recorded one goal and seven assists in 36 games for the Red Wings and again signed a one-year contract extension with the team in July 2023.
Montreal Canadiens
On 15 August 2023, Lindström was traded by the Red Wings, along with a conditional 2025 fourth-round pick, to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenceman Jeff Petry. After beginning the 2023–24 season with the Laval Rocket, Montreal's AHL affiliate, Lindström was recalled by the Canadiens on 24 October 2023 after David Savard suffered an injury. He made his Canadiens debut that night against the New Jersey Devils before being reassigned to Laval once again on 4 November 2023. After being recalled to the Canadiens while Joel Armia was away on a conditioning stint, Lindström scored his first goal with the Canadiens on 14 November 2023 against Jacob Markström of the Calgary Flames. He played in 14 games for the Canadiens, scoring three goals and four points before being placed on waivers on 9 January 2024 with the intent on sending him back to Laval.Anaheim Ducks
On 10 January 2024, Lindström was claimed on waivers by the Anaheim Ducks. He made his debut with the Ducks on 15 January versus the Florida Panthers. After posting six points in 32 games with the Ducks, he was ultimately not extended a qualifying offer at season's end, therefore rendering him an unrestricted free agent.After going unsigned prior to the 2024–25 NHL season, Lindström accepted an invitation to return to the Ducks organization and attend training camp on a professional tryout basis in September 2024. However, he failed to make the team and was subsequently released from his PTO on 4 October.
Return to Montreal and Sweden
On 9 October 2024, Lindström agreed to a one year, two-way deal to return to the Canadiens organization. After clearing waivers, he was assigned to Laval for the 2024–25 AHL season. In June 2025, he was signed to a five-year contract by Djurgårdens IF of the SHL.International play
Lindström played for Sweden at the 2018 World Junior Championship earning a silver medal following defeat by Canada in the final game of the tournament.Personal life
Lindström's uncle is Marcus Ragnarsson, a defenceman who played nine seasons in the NHL for the San Jose Sharks and the Philadelphia Flyers. His cousin, Jakob Ragnarsson, also plays hockey and was selected by the New York Rangers in the 2018 NHL entry draft.In May 2025, Lindström and his partner, Agnes Aronsson, announced that they were expecting their first child.