Nyquist Has the Experience Nyquist has the talents the Wild need, like speed, a net-front presence, and a high hockey I.Q., but the most important asset of his game is possibly his experience.

Nyquist carries a cap hit of $5.5 million before hitting unrestricted free agency this summer. A contender that acquires him could stash him on long-term injured reserve until the postseason.

Yesterday, one of the Columbus Blue Jackets' trade targets, Gustav Nyquist, was traded from the Nashville Predators to the Minnesota Wild. thehockeynews.comBREAKING: Gustav Nyquist returns to Wild ...

Nyquist, 35, has scored nine goals and registered 12 assists in 57 games this season. Over the course of a 13-year NHL career, he has averaged 51 points per 82 games.