Gustav Nyquist

Nashville Predators, Right Wing
Age: 35-96d (Aug 31, 1989)
Exp: 10 Years
Country: SE
College: Maine
Drafted: Round 4 (#121 overall), 2008
2024-25 Cap Hit

$3,185,000

2024-25 Cash

$3,185,000

Career Earnings

$40,770,000

2023-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Gustav Nyquist signed a 2 year , $6,370,000 contract with the Nashville Predators, including $6,370,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,185,000. In 2024-25, Nyquist will earn a base salary of $3,185,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,185,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $6,370,000
Average Salary:
$3,185,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2023-24 34 $3,185,000 3.81% $3,185,000 $3,185,000
2024-25 35 $3,185,000 3.62% $3,185,000 $6,370,000
2025-26 36
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2023-24 34 $3,185,000 $3,185,000 3.81%
2024-25 35 $3,185,000 $3,185,000 3.62%
2025-26 36
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2023-24 34 $3,185,000 $3,185,000 $3,185,000 $3,185,000 $3,185,000
2024-25 35 $3,185,000 $3,185,000 $6,370,000 $3,185,000 $3,185,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2019-2022

Gustav Nyquist signed a 4 year , $22,000,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $22,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $22,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2015-2018

Gustav Nyquist signed a 4 year , $19,000,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $19,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,750,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $19,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2013-2014

Gustav Nyquist signed a 2 year , $1,900,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $1,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $950,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,900,000
Average Salary:
$950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / RFA
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2011-2012 Rookie

Gustav Nyquist signed a 2 year , $1,750,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $175,000 signing bonus, $1,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $875,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$875,000
Signing Bonus:
$175,000
Free Agent:
2013 / RFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$40,770,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2013 24
Active
$850,000
$850,000
2014 25
Active
$1,050,000
$1,900,000
2015 26
Active
$5,000,000
$6,900,000
2018 29
Active
Retained
$1,212,370
$4,287,630
$8,112,370
$12,400,000
2019 30
Active
$6,000,000
$18,400,000
2020 31
Injured
$5,000,000
$23,400,000
2021 32
Active
$6,000,000
$29,400,000
2022 33
Active
Retained
$1,182,808
$3,817,192
$30,582,808
$34,400,000
2023 34
Active
$3,185,000
$37,585,000
2024 35
Active
$3,185,000
$40,770,000
Total      
$40,770,000
$40,770,000
Total
$40,770,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $10,187,630 $1,000,000 - $11,187,630
1 $1,212,370 - - $1,212,370
4 $20,817,192 - - $20,817,192
1 $1,182,808 - - $1,182,808
2 $6,370,000 - - $6,370,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2013
24
$850,000
$850,000
$850,000
2014
25
$1,050,000
$1,050,000
$1,900,000
2015
26
$4,000,000
$1,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,900,000
2018
29
$1,212,370
$4,287,630
$1,212,370
$4,287,630
$8,112,370
$12,400,000
2019
30
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$18,400,000
2020
31
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$23,400,000
2021
32
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$29,400,000
2022
33
$1,182,808
$3,817,192
$1,182,808
$3,817,192
$30,582,808
$34,400,000
2023
34
$3,185,000
$3,185,000
$37,585,000
2024
35
$3,185,000
$3,185,000
$40,770,000
Total
$39,770,000
$1,000,000
$40,770,000
$40,770,000
Total
$39,770,000
$1,000,000
$40,770,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $10,187,630 $1,000,000 - $11,187,630
1 $1,212,370 - - $1,212,370
4 $20,817,192 - - $20,817,192
1 $1,182,808 - - $1,182,808
2 $6,370,000 - - $6,370,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2022-23 CBJ Jan 29, 2023 - Apr 08, 2023 0 Upper Body
2020-21 CBJ Jan 13, 2021 - TBD 0 Shoulder
  • Jul 01, 2023 Signed a 2 year $6.37 million contract with Nashville (NSH)
  • Feb 28, 2023 Traded to Minnesota (MIN) from Columbus (CBJ) for 2023 5th round pick
  • Jul 01, 2019 Signed a 4 year $22 million contract with Columbus (CBJ)
  • Feb 24, 2019 Traded to San Jose (SJS) from Detroit (DET) for 2020 3rd round pick and 2019 2nd round pick (#60)
  • Feb 15, 2017 Suspended 6 games for an illegal high-stick against Jared Spurgeon (MIN), forfeiting $158,333 in 2016-17 salary with Detroit (DET)
  • Jul 10, 2015 Signed a 4 year $19 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Dec 29, 2014 Fined $2,000 Diving
  • Aug 21, 2013 Signed a 2 year $1.9 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 25, 2011 Signed a 2 year $1.75 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Jun 21, 2008 Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 4 (#121 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 29, 2014 Diving $2,000
Fines: 1 $2,000

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Feb 15, 2017 High-stick against Jared Spurgeon (MIN) 6 $158,333
Suspensions: 1 $158,333
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2024 NAS 22 6 3 0 -10 23 0 0 1 0 12 12 4 5
2023 NAS 81 23 52 75 7 153 5 19 1 1 38 28 8 15
2022 MIN 51 11 16 27 -9 102 0 1 2 0 30 41 16 14
2021 CBJ 82 18 35 53 -12 122 4 6 4 0 51 41 26 14
2019 CBJ 70 15 27 42 4 151 3 6 1 0 26 37 16 17
2018 SJ 81 22 38 60 1 204 2 10 0 0 23 36 12 11
2017 DET 82 21 19 40 -2 213 3 5 0 0 36 65 20 6
2016 DET 76 12 35 47 0 165 2 6 0 0 20 54 18 4
2015 DET 82 18 25 43 -4 162 7 5 0 0 19 58 34 0
2014 DET 81 27 26 53 -11 195 14 10 0 0 31 42 26 1
2013 DET 56 27 20 47 16 150 6 3 0 0 14 17 10 5
2012 DET 20 3 3 6 0 43 0 0 0 0 2 2 6 1
2011 DET 18 1 6 7 2 19 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 0

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TRANSACTIONS

Jul 01, 2023
Signed a 2 year $6.37 million contract with Nashville (NSH)
Feb 28, 2023
Traded to Minnesota (MIN) from Columbus (CBJ) for 2023 5th round pick
Jul 01, 2019
Signed a 4 year $22 million contract with Columbus (CBJ)
Feb 24, 2019
Traded to San Jose (SJS) from Detroit (DET) for 2020 3rd round pick and 2019 2nd round pick (#60)
Feb 15, 2017
Suspended 6 games for an illegal high-stick against Jared Spurgeon (MIN), forfeiting $158,333 in 2016-17 salary with Detroit (DET)
Jul 10, 2015
Signed a 4 year $19 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Dec 29, 2014
Fined $2,000 Diving
Aug 21, 2013
Signed a 2 year $1.9 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Mar 25, 2011
Signed a 2 year $1.75 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Jun 21, 2008
Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 4 (#121 overall)

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