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Detroit signs Nyquist

Started by CenterIce, Mar 25 2011 06:38 AM

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#1 CenterIce

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Posted 25 March 2011 - 06:38 AM

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Posted 25 March 2011 - 06:46 AM

Pretty impressive. Nice that he can find the back of the net. Sign him up for some boxing lessons, I say.
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Posted 25 March 2011 - 06:53 AM

Quick question, as for AHL players, do they have a chance of continuing their schooling or did Nyquist end up throwing away his senior years for his dream? I understand the salary of the AHL is ~38,000 and thats fine and dandy but I also feel bad that the guy is on his senior year of college and is now chasing the dream of a professional hockey player instead of finishing school. He sounds like hes got his head on his shoulders and can be a great assist to the team, I hope the best for him for his tryout and season with the GRG!

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Posted 25 March 2011 - 07:15 AM

Quick question, as for AHL players, do they have a chance of continuing their schooling or did Nyquist end up throwing away his senior years for his dream? I understand the salary of the AHL is ~38,000 and thats fine and dandy but I also feel bad that the guy is on his senior year of college and is now chasing the dream of a professional hockey player instead of finishing school. He sounds like hes got his head on his shoulders and can be a great assist to the team, I hope the best for him for his tryout and season with the GRG!


He is now a pro and won't be able to finish his senior season. Having said that, school will always be there - getting a chance at professional hockey might not.

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Posted 25 March 2011 - 08:11 AM

So incredibly pumped with this news! Probably my third fav prospect behind Mursak and Pulu.

He's an underrated prospect is Gus, will at the very least be a third line winger, but probably a second. Very strong upside. :thumbup:

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Posted 25 March 2011 - 09:01 AM

Quick question, as for AHL players, do they have a chance of continuing their schooling or did Nyquist end up throwing away his senior years for his dream? I understand the salary of the AHL is ~38,000 and thats fine and dandy but I also feel bad that the guy is on his senior year of college and is now chasing the dream of a professional hockey player instead of finishing school. He sounds like hes got his head on his shoulders and can be a great assist to the team, I hope the best for him for his tryout and season with the GRG!


He won't be able to play hockey at school, but he can always go back and get the credits to get his degree.

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Posted 25 March 2011 - 09:05 AM

I would be like a million times more excited aboot this if the Wings/GR had a center that would fit really well with him.

But nonetheless I can't wait to see him play.

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Posted 25 March 2011 - 09:10 AM

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Posted 25 March 2011 - 09:13 AM

Someone education me quickly as I do not know if I should be doing the happy dance or not

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In 113 NCAA games at the University of Maine, Nyquist has tallied 144 points (50 goals, 94 assists) in addition to 68 penalty minutes.


Watched some videos and the kid is a burner too with great puck skill. Getting the time in the A is for sure the best possible move here. Posted Image Dance away.
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Posted 25 March 2011 - 09:27 AM

Jimmy Howard describes Nyquist as a poor man's Zetterberg.

Pretty exciting.

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Posted 25 March 2011 - 09:29 AM

Someone education me quickly as I do not know if I should be doing the happy dance or not

Highly skilled, very strong with the puck, sound defensively, I’ve seen him a few times and he’s just a very solid hockey player who you want on your team. Very exciting prospect, certainly one of our best.

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Posted 25 March 2011 - 09:33 AM

Here you go...


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Posted 25 March 2011 - 09:44 AM

He looks good to me, anyone think he makes the team out of camp next year? Who has more upside him or Tatar? As far as school there is the summer like what Abby has been doing at MSU.

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Posted 25 March 2011 - 09:54 AM

He sounds pretty good, nice to see him going to the A
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Posted 25 March 2011 - 10:02 AM

Here you go...



Good find!

I wish someone had a highlights collection of him.

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Posted 25 March 2011 - 10:11 AM

Good find!

I wish someone had a highlights collection of him.

Not a collection, but he scores at the beginning and at 1:50

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Posted 25 March 2011 - 10:12 AM

I would be like a million times more excited aboot this if the Wings/GR had a center that would fit really well with him.


Grand Rapids has two of the highest scoring centre's in the league. I don't see the issue?

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Posted 25 March 2011 - 10:13 AM

Good news!

That article says he will begin playing in Grand Rapids immediately? :yowza:

Hopefully he can make an impact on the end of this year and playoffs.

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Posted 25 March 2011 - 10:15 AM

Also, Grand Rapids are playing Texas tonight. You all know where to go to watch it. 8:30PM EST start.

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Posted 25 March 2011 - 10:26 AM

He's Zetterberg without the elite hockey sense or defense, but with better wheels. He seems to get a lot of breakaways at the college level. He was really a fantastic offensive guy at the college level, basically being Maine's franchise guy for the last 2 years. He should have won the Hobey last year, but Geoffrion's senior status put him over the top. Nyquist was the best player in college hockey by a long shot that year.

He probably won't be a first line type guy, but he could be a damn good 2nd liner. I could see him playing well with Tatar.

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