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Predators hold out Gustav Nyquist (trade-related) vs. Islanders

Predators hold out Gustav Nyquist (trade-related) vs. Islanders

Feb 25, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Gustav Nyquist (14) skates behind the net against the Florida Panthers during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images 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, who is playing in the final season of a two-year, $6.37 million contract. Also Saturday, the Predators placed captain Roman Josi on injured reserve. The 2019-20 Norris Trophy recipient is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Nyquist, 35, has totaled 21 points (nine goals, 12 assists) in 57 games this season. Josi, 34, was injured after absorbing a hit from