Gustav Nyquist Fantasy Hockey News
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Blue Jackets’ Gustav Nyquist: Set for preseason debut Monday
Gustav Nyquist will see his first action of the preseason Monday against the Sabres, Jeff Svoboda of BlueJackets.com reports.The veteran winger missed all of last season while recovering from surgery on his left shoulder, but Nyquist has been healthy in camp. The 32-year-old was expected to fill a top-six role for Columbus this season, but with youngsters like Cole Sillinger and Yegor Chinakhov making strong pushes for roster spots, Nyquist has more competition than expected for a fantasy-friendly assignment.
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Blue Jackets’ Gustav Nyquist: Fully healthy ahead of camp
Gustav Nyquist (shoulder) is fully healthy ahead of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ training camp, Jeff Svoboda of the team’s official site reports.Nyquist missed all of the 56-game 2020-21 campaign recovering from shoulder surgery. In the previous season, the Swede produced 15 goals and 27 assists across 70 games in his first year as a Blue Jacket. Even at full health, Nyquist is unlikely to unseat Jakub Voracek or Patrik Laine for top-six jobs at right wing, but he could switch to left wing.
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Blue Jackets’ Gustav Nyquist: Officially done for season
Coach John Tortorella confirmed Saturday that Gustav Nyquist (shoulder) won’t return this season, Columbus Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.This news was expected, as Nyquist wasn’t going to be medically cleared until early May, and the Blue Jackets will likely be eliminated from the playoffs by then. The 31-year-old should be 100 percent for the 2021-22 campaign. Nyquist posted 15 goals and 27 assists for the Blue Jackets last season; he has two years left on his contract in Columbus.
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Blue Jackets’ Gustav Nyquist: Season in jeopardy
Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen said Monday that Gustav Nyquist (shoulder) may not play this season, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.Nyquist won’t be medically cleared from his November shoulder surgery until early May. The Blue Jackets are expected to miss the playoffs, and their regular season will end May 8. Therefore, Nyquist will likely be shut down for the season to ensure he can come back at full strength for the 2021-22 campaign. The 31-year-old winger has two years left on his contract. He posted 15 goals and 27 assists across 70 games last season.
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Blue Jackets’ Gustav Nyquist: Approximately two weeks from return
Gustav Nyquist (shoulder) is approximately two weeks away from joining the Columbus Blue Jackets, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.Nyquist underwent shoulder surgery in November, with an initial estimate of a 5-to-6 month recovery. April 4 will be the five-month mark, so the Swede is right on track. Per Scheig, Nyquist’s primary focus currently is on building up strength. Due to the long layoff, the 31-year-old winger would likely be eased back into action initially — he’s most likely to fill a middle-six role.
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Blue Jackets’ Gustav Nyquist: Recovery on track
Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen said Sunday that Gustav Nyquist (shoulder) is on schedule in his recovery from November shoulder surgery, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.Nyquist was initially handed a 5-to-6 month timeline, putting him on track to return in April at the earliest. It’s encouraging that Nyquist remains on track, but there’s still a long road before he’ll be able to return.
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Blue Jackets’ Gustav Nyquist: Out 5-to-6 months
Gustav Nyquist will be sidelined for 5-to-6 months after undergoing surgery to repair a labral tear of his left shoulder Tuesday.This is a big blow for Columbus, as Nyquist was expected to continue to skate in a top-six spot while maintaining a major role on the Columbus Blue Jackets’ power play in 2020-21 after racking up 15 goals and 42 points in 70 games last campaign. Although the start date of next season remains up in the air, it’s safe to assume Nyquist will miss a significant chunk of the campaign since he likely won’t be ready to play until mid-April at the earliest. Columbus may now decide to pursue a top-six winger in free agency to pick up the slack in Nyquist’s absence.
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Blue Jackets’ Gustav Nyquist: Spoils Oilers’ shutout bid
Gustav Nyquist tallied a goal on six shots in Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the Oilers.The Swede has goals in three straight games. Nyquist is up to 15 tallies, 42 points, 148 shots and a plus-4 rating in 69 contests this season. He continues to operate in a top-six role and should have a chance to reach the 50-point mark for the second straight year.
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Blue Jackets’ Gustav Nyquist: Tallies 14th of year
Gustav Nyquist scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday’s 3-2 overtime loss to Calgary.Nyquist staked the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 2-0 lead just over the midway point of the first period, a lead Columbus was unable to nail down. The 30-year-old has turned in a solid campaign in his first season in Columbus, producing 14 goals and 41 points in 68 games. Nyquist has eclipsed the 40-point mark in each of his seven full NHL seasons.
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Blue Jackets’ Gustav Nyquist: Collects helper Monday
Gustav Nyquist produced an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday’s 4-3 overtime win over the Senators.The Swede has gone 11 games with a goal, but he has managed a modest four assists in that span. For the year, Nyquist has 38 points (12 tallies, 26 helpers), 132 shots and a plus-2 rating in 64 contests. He can provide fantasy owners with some depth offense given his first-line role in Columbus.
