Gustafsson was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the season but is now signed through the 2019-20 season. The 25-year-old defenseman was drafted in the fourth round (No.93 overall) in 2012 and has picked up five points (1G / 4A) in 19 games with the Blackhawks this season.
Gustafsson was a healthy scratch for the last two games, but will replace Viktor Svedberg tonight in New York. Gustafsson has eight assists and a plus-10 rating in 25 games with the Blackhawks this season.
Gustafsson left the morning skate early and will be held out of the lineup because of a lower-body injury. With Gustafsson out, Rob Scuderi is expected to be back in the lineup.
Gustafsson, 23, has recorded 11 points (3G / 8A) in 27 games with Rockford this season. With David Rundblad on waivers, Gustafsson will take his spot on the roster and could be in the lineup on Tuesday.
Gustafsson, 23, had three assists in six games with Chicago during his call-up. With Michal Rozsival returning from LTIR, Gustafsson heads back to the AHL, where he has one assist in eight games with Rockford.
