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#13 Gustav Nyquist
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Pos: Center
D.O.B.: 9/1/89
From: Halmstad, Sweden
Height: 5'11
Weight: 170
Shoots: Left
Drafted: 2008 draft 4th rnd 121st overall by Detroit (NHL)
Acquired: Signed ATO with Grand Rapids 3/24/11 |
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| Plus: Strong skater, good speed and acceleration... Very Agile... Creative offensively... Great work ethic... Strong puck pursuit and two-way play... Extremely competitive... wicked wrist shot... | | Minus: Undersized... |
| Organizational Comments: “There are other skilled 5-11 guys, but he’s more intense, Works harder, chases the puck, backchecks very good. Not very physical, but skates and works and wants the puck back all the time." Hakan Andersson, Wings director of European scouting |
What GRC says: 2010-11: Nyquist looked like he belonged in late season action after ending his collegiate career. He was creative offensively with a lot of flair, but his defensive game could use some work. He should be able to find work on a scoring line in the AHL next season.
Spring 2011: The wings have waited patiently for Nyquist to develop in college but were chomping at the bit to sign the two-time Hobey Baker Finalist following his junior year. He is a heady offensive player who is always on the puck and is capable of creating offense with his playmaking skill. He comes to the Griffins at just the right time as they are down a couple of players due to injury and he might have an opportunity to get his feet wet at the AHL level. |
| Role: Two way Forward |
| Projection: NHL 2nd liner. |
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| 3/25/11 | Signed ATO With Grand Rapids (AHL) |
| 3/25/11 | Signed 2-yr contract with Detroit Red Wings (NHL) |
| 4/11/11 | Released from ATO by Grand Rapids (AHL) |
| 10/2/11 | Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL) |
| 10/31/11 | Recalled by Detroit (NHL) |
| 11/2/11 | Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL) |
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