Gustav Nyquist News

After he plays two games, he will be there to stay because he will have to go through waivers to get back to the AHL. The Red Wings will obviously not place him on waivers, because he would immediately be claimed. Nyquist led the Grand Rapids Griffins with 21 points (7G / 14A) in 15 games. Hopefully the talented forward sparks the Red Wings quiet offence. Expect him to skate on a line with Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen.

Gustav Nyquist earned a spot on the Detroit Red Wings' roster based on his performance last season but was a victim of the salary cap and the club's roster squeeze. Nyquist leads the Griffins with 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists) in 15 games. Once he plays two more NHL games, he is here to stay, because he would then need to pass through waivers to be sent back to the AHL. Perhaps Nyquist will play on a line with Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen, since there was an open space there in practice Wednesday.

Nyquist has been in the AHL as a victim of a numbers game in Detroit. They are pressed up against the cap, but only have 11 healthy forwards right now and with Danny DeKeyser landing on Long Term IR there is room for Nyquist to be called up. In 15 games with Grand Rapids Nyquist has seven goals and 21 points which is tied for fourth in the league.

Nyquist being sent down is a product of the Red Wings being pressed up against the cap. He is waiver-exempt, so he can be sent down and called back up without any risk. Nyquist is clearly talented enough to play for the Red Wings, but is victim of a numbers game. He will most certainly be back in the Red Wings uniform soon.

Nyquist has made it clear that he wants to make the Red Wings roster out of camp, but he may be sent down. Due to the abundance of forwards the Red Wings have and being pushed up against the cap, Nyquist could start the season in AHL. Babcock still has the three young guys together on the third line, so we will have to wait and see what the Red Wings decide to do.

The 23-year-old forward appeared in 22 games for Detroit during the regular season, and then appeared in all 14 of the Red Wings' playoff games.

Nyquist will slide into the injured Patrick Eaves' spot in the lineup on the LW with Andersson and Cleary. Nyquist leads the AHL in scoring with 60 points in 58 games, but has only recorded one assist in four games with the Red Wings this season.

Nyquist has posted 1 assist in 4 games with the big club this year but has 60 points in 57 AHL games. The opportunity will come for Nyquist but he's not fantasy relevant, yet.

Nyquist will need to take advantage of his time on Datsyuk's line if he wants to play there permanently. Abdelkader has yet to produce on that line so Nyquist should have no problem bumping him down.

Nyquist is the AHL's leading scorer right now with 60 points in 57 games. He failed to register a point in two games for the Red Wings this season. He will likely play alongside Pavel Datsyuk and Johan Franzen.

Nyquist played 13 minutes yesterday in Detroit's loss to Anaheim but has been reassigned to Grand Rapids today.

With all the injuries to the Red Wings roster their young guys are getting a chance to play. No word on if Nyquist will be in the lineup tonight or not.

Nyquist is the Red Wings top forward prospect and should produce when he gets called up. He just needs to stay up with the big club to have any fantasy value.

Nyquist is likely going to have to wait for an injury to the top 6 before getting the call this season.

Nyquist had one goal and 6 assists in 18 games with the Red Wings this season. He was much more effective in a top 6 role alongside Pavel Datsyuk.

Nyquist moves back onto a scoring line. The rookie has a goal and seven points through 14 games.

Look for Nyquist to stay on the fourth line. He has a goal and seven points in 13 games.

With Johan Franzen back at practice, Nyquist now moves into the fourth line mix. The rookie has a goal and seven points in 12 games.

Nyquist moves onto Datsyuk's line and should be in a position to produce. The rookie registered three assists in his first eight games played.

Nyquist returning to the big club means Darren Helm will miss some playing time. Nyquist scored three assists in eight games.