Nyquist was previously traded to the Wild by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Feb. 28, 2023, for a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. That season, had five points (one goal, ...

Nyquist was a fourth-round pick by the Detroit Red Wings in 2008. The 5-foot-11, 180 pound winger has played in 823 career games for five different teams, scoring 207 goals and 317 assists.

Nyquist, 35 (9/1/89), has tallied 21 points (9-12=21) and 71 shots on goal in 57 games with Nashville this season. This marks the second time Minnesota has acquired Nyquist in a trade.