6 Blackhawks Players Who Are Currently on the Hot Seat

Gustav Forsling
Gustav Forsling is a young defenseman that doesn’t play much defense and that’s a problem. It’s well known that defensemen take longer to develop than forwards, but here we are in Year 3 and Forsling has actually regressed.
Forsling’s 3rd NHL season was arguably his worst. Tons of defensive zone lapses and turnovers galore. His minimal offensive production is not enough to overcome his defensive shortcomings.
His days are surely numbered, and maybe they have already run out since he is currently a restricted free agent.
Unless he shows a complete turnaround, Forsling will be gone sooner rather than later. He doesn’t hold much standalone trade value, so I can see him being part of a trade package. Possibly with Anisimov, Hayden, or both. Don’t plan on buying a Gustav Forsling jersey any time soon.