Posts About "Gustav Nyquist"
Helping Holland Find Forwards for Oilers
May 15th, 2019 Ken Holland needs to find the Oilers some new forwards before fall. Scorers, grinders — you name it, he needs it. Edmonton has a long list of needs — starting with another new head coach — but overhauling the forward group ranks right up there on Holland’s to-do list. Acquiring wingers that can put the puck in the...
Rangers' Free Agent Targets This Offseason
May 15th, 2019 The New York Rangers' management team has made it pretty clear over the past few months that this is going to be a critical offseason. In addition to their multiple first-round picks in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, the Rangers plan to spend significant money when the free agency period begins. For much of this season, rumors have...
Sharks Getting What They Need in Nyquist
February 27th, 2019 I recently discussed the San Jose Sharks' acquisition of Micheal Haley and expressed concern over his limited skill set. I was especially concerned he would drain ice time from the Sharks' fourth line and add ice time to their already heavily burdened top players, notably Joe Pavelski and Logan Couture. In Sunday’s 5-3 win over the...
The Grind Line: Red Wings Trade Deadline Reaction & Grades
February 26th, 2019 After months of speculation and rumors, the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline is over and the Detroit Red Wings are a step closer to emerging from their rebuild. Ken Holland was certainly a busy man over the past few days, signing off on a couple of deals: Nick Jensen and a 2019 fifth-round pick traded to the Washington Capitals...
Johansson Good for Bruins, but Better Options Were Available
February 26th, 2019 With the 2019 trade deadline now history, the Boston Bruins acquired Marcus Johansson from the New Jersey Devils for a 2019 second-round pick and a 2020 fourth-round pick. In addition to the previous trade for Charlie Coyle, this rounds out the deadline moves made by general manager Don...
Nyquist Traded to Sharks
February 25th, 2019 The Detroit Red Wings have traded Gustav Nyquist to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and a conditional third-round pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, the Red Wings announced Monday. Nyquist is in his sixth full-NHL season and has scored 16 goals and 49 points. As far as point...