The Chicago Blackhawks haven’t had a ton of great prospect stories in recent years, but one player who has consistently raised his stock is defenseman Gustav Forsling. Ever since the Hawks acquired Forsling from Vancouver in early 2015 in exchange for Adam Clendening, he’s steadily won over skeptics and become one of the better defenseman prospects in hockey.
Now getting the chance at an NHL roster spot during training camp this year, the 20-year-old will look to show that he can be the next big thing on the blue line in Chicago. He’ll return to Sweden for one more year if he misses out, but no matter what, Forsling should be a big chance with the Hawks sooner or later.