NHL
Gustav Nyquist
Gustav Nyquist
Nashville Predators, Right Wing
Age: 35-16d (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
$38,512,500
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
| 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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Career Earnings thru 2024
$37,585,000
Career 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 |
|
| Total |
$37,585,000 |
$37,585,000 |
||||
| 2024 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$3,185,000 |
||
| Total |
$40,770,000 |
| 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 |
||
| Total |
$36,585,000 |
$1,000,000 |
$37,585,000 |
$37,585,000 |
|||
| 2024 |
|
35 |
$3,185,000
|
$3,185,000 |
|||
| 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 |
| 1 |
|
$3,185,000 | - | - | $3,185,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 |
CBJ |
Jan 13, 2021 - TBD | 0 | Shoulder |
| 2022-23 |
CBJ |
Jan 29, 2023 - Apr 08, 2023 | 0 | Upper Body |
-
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 |
Suspensions
| Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2017 |
|
High-stick against Jared Spurgeon (MIN) | 6 | $158,333 |
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | Blk | Hit | PIM | FO Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |