Viking
Gustafsson Nyberg
D · MIN
- WAR
- 0.0
- PTS
- 0
2025-26№ 184 / 325
Viking Gustafsson Nyberg (Minnesota Wild) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Viking Gustafsson Nyberg: our analysis
2025-26 season: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PTS, +1 +/-, 21:18 TOI. WAR 0.0 (184th of 325).
In 2025-26, Viking Gustafsson Nyberg, 23, his WAR of 0.0 ranks 184th among 325 regulars, in the bottom half.
Viking Gustafsson Nyberg's story
Born in Stockholm on 21 September 2003 and raised in Värmdö and Nacka, Viking Gustafsson Nyberg was introduced to skating very young and moved through local youth systems. He began with Värmdö HC’s U16s, then advanced at Nacka HK from U16 to U18 and U20, before joining the junior ranks at Leksands IF where he completed his development at the U20 level.
At Leksands he became a dependable presence on the blueline: one goal and 13 assists in 40 games during his first season with the U20s, then six goals and 17 assists in 42 games while serving as an alternate captain in 2022–23. His play in Sweden brought him to the attention of Nick Peruzzi, who recruited him to Northern Michigan University and later became an associate coach at UConn.
Gustafsson Nyberg started his NCAA career with Northern Michigan in 2023–24, recording three points as a freshman, then followed Peruzzi to the University of Connecticut. Arriving at UConn without a scholarship, he received that support when teammate Hudson Schandor relinquished his own. In his first full season with the Huskies he played all 39 games, posting one goal, 10 assists and 62 blocked shots; the following season he added 11 assists in 38 games while serving as an alternate captain and helped UConn reach the NCAA Tournament and win a second straight Hockey East title.
After the university season he signed an amateur tryout with the Iowa Wild of the AHL on 6 April 2026. After two games and one assist, he inked a two-year entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild on 9 April. He made his NHL debut four days later in a 6–3 loss to the St. Louis Blues, leading the team with nearly 22 minutes of ice time, and appeared in one additional game for Minnesota in 2025–26.
On the ice, his résumé emphasizes defensive reliability: steady minutes, shot-blocking and the ability to make plays from the back end. His U20 and collegiate stat lines underline a defender who accepts leadership responsibilities while contributing the first pass out of the defensive zone.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 21:18
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 4:14
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 2
- Blocks
- 3
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 41.6 %
- Off. zone starts
- 28.6 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
518
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
61/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
25/ 80
Limited NHL upside
Ceiling: 0.1 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
7 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
0.2
the most likely outcome
NHLe
10
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (NCAA, 40 games)
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.0
wins above replacement
0.0 to 0.0 — 90% interval
184 of 325 defensemen
+0.1 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- 0.0
- EV defense
- -0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- 0.0
- Penalties
- 0.0
- Average → replacement
- +0.1
In goals.
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 91.7 km/h0th percentileleague avg. 143.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 32.7 km/h12th percentileleague avg. 34.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 18th percentileleague avg. 31
- Offensive zone time
- 36.1 %0th percentileleague avg. 42.3 %
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- Total distance, season
- 8.7 km8th percentileleague avg. 214.3 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.60 km27th percentileleague avg. 5.23 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 39.5 %4th percentileleague avg. 42.1 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.3 %74th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 45.6 %0th percentileleague avg. 40.9 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| High danger | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2025-2026 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2025-26
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STLViking Gustafsson Nyberg: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Viking Gustafsson Nyberg have in 2025-26?
Viking Gustafsson Nyberg has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 2 games in 2025-26.
How old is Viking Gustafsson Nyberg?
Viking Gustafsson Nyberg is 23 years old: he was born on September 21, 2003.
How tall is Viking Gustafsson Nyberg, and how much does he weigh?
Viking Gustafsson Nyberg is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 225 lb (102 kg).
Where is Viking Gustafsson Nyberg from?
Sweden: Viking Gustafsson Nyberg was born in Stockholm, Sweden.
What team does Viking Gustafsson Nyberg play for?
Viking Gustafsson Nyberg plays for the Minnesota Wild in the NHL, at D, wearing number 6.
Is Viking Gustafsson Nyberg injured?
No: Viking Gustafsson Nyberg is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Viking Gustafsson Nyberg?
Viking Gustafsson Nyberg produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 184th of 325 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Viking Gustafsson Nyberg make?
Viking Gustafsson Nyberg carries a cap hit of $975K per season, on a contract worth $2.0M in total over 2 years.
When does Viking Gustafsson Nyberg's contract end?
Viking Gustafsson Nyberg's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Viking Gustafsson Nyberg a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 184th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Viking Gustafsson Nyberg's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Viking Gustafsson Nyberg has 2 games, 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points.
How does Viking Gustafsson Nyberg perform in the playoffs?
Viking Gustafsson Nyberg has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
What is Viking Gustafsson Nyberg's nationality?
Viking Gustafsson Nyberg is Swedish.
How many championships has Viking Gustafsson Nyberg won?
1: Hockey East title 2025–26 with the UConn Huskies (the team's second straight).
Where did Viking Gustafsson Nyberg play before turning pro?
Youth teams: Värmdö HC U16 (2017–18); Nacka HK U16 then U18 and U20 (2018–20); Leksands IF U20 (from 2021; alternate captain of the U20 in 2022–23); College: recruited to Northern Michigan Wildcats (freshman 2023–24, 3 points) then transferred to the UConn Huskies (played all 39 games in his first year; 11 assists in 38 games in 2025–26 as alternate captain)..
See also: his Minnesota Wild teammates
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