The Minnesota Wild acquired forward Gustav Nyquist from the Nashville Predators on Saturday in exchange for a second-round draft pick in 2026. The Predators also will retain 50 percent of Nyquist's contract. Indications of a pending deal came when Nyquist was held out of the Predators' game against the host New York Islanders on Saturday afternoon.

Defensemen Seth Jones and Ryan Lindgren and forward Gustav Nyquist were on the move as three Central Division teams got a jump on the NHL’s looming trade deadline.

The Nashville Predators held forward Gustav Nyquist out of their game against the host New York Islanders on Saturday afternoon due to "trade-related reasons." The Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings reportedly are potential landing spots for Nyquist,

The Minnesota Wild answered hours later by acquiring pending free agent forward Gustav Nyquist. Recommended ... Jones to the defending champion Florida Panthers. The NHL trade deadline is on ...

Forward Gustav Nyquist ... agent forward Gustav Nyquist. And the last-place Chicago Blackhawks shipped out another veteran, sending Jones to the defending champion Florida Panthers.

Defensemen Seth Jones and Ryan Lindgren and forward Gustav ... Nyquist. And the last-place Chicago Blackhawks shipped out another veteran, sending Jones to the defending champion Florida Panthers.