| Malte Gustafsson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
(2008-06-11) June 11, 2008 Väckelsång, Sweden | ||
| Height | 194 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 91 kg (201 lb; 14 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL draft |
13th overall, 2026 New York Islanders | ||
| Playing career | 2025–present | ||
Malte Gustafsson (born June 11, 2008) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for HV71 of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He was drafted 13th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2026 NHL entry draft.
Playing career
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's ice hockey | ||
Representing  Sweden | ||
| World U18 Championships | ||
 | 2026 Slovakia | |
Leading up the draft, Gustafsson was a highly rated defenseman.[1] Gustafsson played for Sweden at the 2024 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, getting a bronze medal, and the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, getting a silver medal.[2]
References
- Smeds, Jacob. "Draft-Eligible D Malte Gustafsson Making an Impact in the SHL". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- Smeds, Jacob. "SHL: Leafs Prospect Tinus Luc Koblar Scores". The Hockey News. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database