Detroit – Gustav Lindstrom sure looks like he belongs.
The NHL can be a tough, cruel place for a rookie defenseman. But Lindstrom, in his 14-games since being promoted from Grand Rapids, has looked like the steady, calm player he was advertised to be when he was drafted in the second round in 2017.
To describe Lindstrom, coach Jeff Blashill has often used the word “simple,” though that’s hardly any sort of criticism.
“I don’t want to downplay the word ‘simple’ .