Erik Gustafsson admits he’s anxious about it all.
The 23-year-old defenseman has made it this far in the Blackhawks’ training camp. The days leading up to the regular season are dwindling, and the roster numbers are doing the same. So he’s always wondering: am I staying with the Blackhawks or am I heading to Rockford?
“I’d be lying if I’m saying I’m not nervous,” Gustafsson said following Wednesday’s practice. “I’m nervous that I’ll wake up in the morning and get that call where you get sent down to Rockford. I’m just going one day at a time; hopefully I’ll be here to premiere next week.