Overview
- Head coach Scott Arniel said Gustafsson was waived on Oct. 9 and designated a non‑roster player to clear a spot for Jonathan Toews’ activation before the home opener.
- If Gustafsson clears on Friday, he will be eligible for assignment to AHL Manitoba.
- The Swedish center initially made the opening‑night roster because Toews and Adam Lowry were listed as injured, non‑roster players.
- The Jets chose not to send waiver‑exempt forwards Parker Ford or Brad Lambert to the AHL, a decision that increased the likelihood of exposing Gustafsson.
- Gustafsson has 20 points in 149 NHL games with limited ice time last season (8:59 per game) but offers faceoff value (51.2% career) and positive possession impacts.