Where is Gustav Forsling from?

Gustav Forsling is a Swedish professional ice hockey player. He was born on June 12, 1996. He plays defense and plays for the Florida Panthers in the NHL. Forsling was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in 2014, 126th overall. Later, he was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks and then to the Carolina Hurricanes. He eventually joined the Florida Panthers in the 2020-2021 season.

As a junior player, Forsling won many awards, including Best Defenseman in Sweden’s J20 league in 2016. He also played for Sweden’s national teams and won a gold medal at the U17 World Hockey Challenge in 2013.

Gustav Forsling' Hometown

Gustav Forsling is from Linkoping, Sweden. That’s where he was born and raised.

After helping the Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup, Forsling brought the trophy home to Linköping for a special day. He took the Stanley Cup on a helicopter ride over his hometown, proudly wearing his Panthers jersey and keeping a close arm around the trophy as they enjoyed the view. In the afternoon, Forsling visited Saab Arena, the rink where he played as a teenager for Linköping HC in the Swedish Hockey League. A big crowd of fans came out to cheer for him and celebrate the Cup win. It was a proud homecoming for the Swedish defenseman, according to the NHL's official website.

Gustav Forsling's Nationality

Gustav Forsling is from Linköping, Sweden, and holds Swedish nationality. Forsling has represented Sweden at many international tournaments. He played for Sweden’s U17, U18, and U20 teams, including the World Junior Championships and the Ivan Hlinka Memorial. He also appeared in the 4 Nations face-off tournament in 2025.