Confirmed Trade: [MIN/NSH] Gustav Nyquist (50% retained) for 2026 2nd round pick

[JoeSakic13]

He can be a good 2nd liner in the right circumstances. Had almost 70 points last year

Actually he had 75 last year, but he’s only eclipsed 50 points twice in his career. He could prove to be a solid middle 6 guy, but I feel like it’s not a guy that adds much at this point in his career. If he doesn’t though, Minny didn’t give up much to give it a shot. Especially considering the retention.

 

[Minnesota]

Guerin loves this guy.

 

[roman star]

smart vet glue guy , if minny has some offensive talent on 3 he can help possesion/chances . and i dont doubt playing for weak preds holding his numbers down

 

[Fjordsen]

Wow, hopefully we can get at least 2nd for Zucker.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Getting a 2026 2nd for Nyquist seems like highway robbery for Nashville...

 

[BagHead]

Seems like an odd add for a contender. He’s been brutal this year.

Oh, don't worry, we're not a contender.

Guerin loves this guy.

I love him, too. I just don't love him a 2nd round pick's worth.

 

[PredsV82]

Nice! Trade him and call up Kemell!

Leave Kemmell in Milwaukee for the playoffs. Don't want the Bruno stench to affect him

 

[Luceni]

I feel like this is a bad deal for Minnesota as well. A 2026 2nd rounder hurts. 2026 should be a better draft class than 2025.

But Guerin loves the guy.

 

[Hazy Little Thing]

That's a steep price to pay. Definitely a seller's market.

Sample size is tiny, could just be Guerin drunk at the wheel again. We’ll see.

 

[MK9]

Getting a 2026 2nd for Nyquist seems like highway robbery for Nashville...

Is a 2nd too much? Yep.

Let's take it down a notch with the hyperbole though, eh? Highway robbery is an oversell.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Is a 2nd too much? Yep.

Let's take it down a notch with the hyperbole though, eh? Highway robbery is an oversell.

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In your opinion. In mine, giving up a 2nd for a guy who people were suggesting would land a 4th at best in the first pages of this thread seems bad to me.

But great use of the Killing Eve gif! I'll bring it down to "very bad" if that works for you.

 

[57special]

He was worth a 3rd or 4th this year, but the retention, and it being a 2026 pick made it a 2nd.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I'm sure a 2026 2nd is like a 2025 5th. Or something. Haven't done the math.

 

[Fatass]

In your opinion. In mine, giving up a 2nd for a guy who people were suggesting would land a 4th at best in the first pages of this thread seems bad to me.

But great use of the Killing Eve gif! I'll bring it down to "very bad" if that works for you.

The 50% retention increased the value. So maybe with no retention it’s a fourth?

 

[PredsV82]

Sample size is tiny, could just be Guerin drunk at the wheel again. We’ll see.

Seems like a typical early trade where they buyer overpays in order to get the deal now rather than next week

 

[AKL]

The 50% retention increased the value. So maybe with no retention it’s a fourth?

That's not really how that works on rentals at the deadline

 

[Djp]

That seems high...

 

[SEALBound]

Oof, that is a heavy pricetag for a player of his caliber. Good sign for sellers come Friday.

 

[AKL]

What likely happened here is that Guerin is looking at a guy we really liked two years ago, had 75 points last year, is playing in an abysmal offense this year, and he expects him to return to form somewhat in Minnesota. He also likely wanted to ensure he could get the deal done now without risking someone else swooping in later.

 

[Fatass]

That's not really how that works on rentals at the deadline

How is retaining not increasing value?

 

[57special]

What likely happened here is that Guerin is looking at a guy we really liked two years ago, had 75 points last year, is playing in an abysmal offense this year, and he expects him to return to form somewhat in Minnesota. He also likely wanted to ensure he could get the deal done now without risking someone else swooping in later.

Guerin seems to think that aging does not affect hockey players. Disturbing, as a fan of the team.

 

[AKL]

How is retaining not increasing value?

For a rental at the deadline? It's a courtesy to make a deal happen. Look at how much retention goes for in those three team deals. A 5th? Do you think adding a 5th to a 4th gets you a 2nd?

 

[NHL1674]

Way overpaid. Damn injuries.

 

[AKL]

Guerin seems to think that aging does not affect hockey players. Disturbing, as a fan of the team.

I am hoping for the best in Gus' case, given Nashville is terrible this year and he just scored 75 last year. But yeah, I'm not expecting it from a 35 year old.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

I'm sure a 2026 2nd is like a 2025 5th. Or something. Haven't done the math.

2026 is a far deeper draft. It should be worth more than a 2025 2nd.