Minnesota Wild Acquires Gustav Nyquist from the Columbus Blue Jackets

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has acquired left wing Gustav Nyquist from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a fifth-round selection in the 2023 NHL Draft previously acquired from the Boston Bruins. Columbus retained 50% of Nyquist's contract.

Nyquist, 33, has recorded 22 points (10-12=22) in 48 games with the Blue Jackets this season. He leaves Columbus ranked sixth on the team in points and tied for sixth in goals this season. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound native of Halmstad, Sweden, has skated in 700 career NHL games and owns 423 points (174-249=423) and 186 penalty minutes (PIM) over 11 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, San Jose Sharks and Blue Jackets. He has also recorded 21 points (5-16=21) in 65 career Stanley Cup Playoff games. Nyquist has represented Sweden in four international tournaments, including the 2014 Winter Olympics. He was originally selected by Detroit in the fourth round (121st overall) of the 2008 NHL Draft.
He has not appeared in a game since being placed on Injured Reserve by Columbus on Jan. 25, 2023.