Nyquist will need to take advantage of his time on Datsyuk's line if he wants to play there permanently. Abdelkader has yet to produce on that line so Nyquist should have no problem bumping him down.
Nyquist is the AHL's leading scorer right now with 60 points in 57 games. He failed to register a point in two games for the Red Wings this season. He will likely play alongside Pavel Datsyuk and Johan Franzen.
Nyquist played 13 minutes yesterday in Detroit's loss to Anaheim but has been reassigned to Grand Rapids today.
With all the injuries to the Red Wings roster their young guys are getting a chance to play. No word on if Nyquist will be in the lineup tonight or not.
Nyquist is the Red Wings top forward prospect and should produce when he gets called up. He just needs to stay up with the big club to have any fantasy value.
Nyquist is likely going to have to wait for an injury to the top 6 before getting the call this season.
Nyquist had one goal and 6 assists in 18 games with the Red Wings this season. He was much more effective in a top 6 role alongside Pavel Datsyuk.
Nyquist moves back onto a scoring line. The rookie has a goal and seven points through 14 games.
Look for Nyquist to stay on the fourth line. He has a goal and seven points in 13 games.
With Johan Franzen back at practice, Nyquist now moves into the fourth line mix. The rookie has a goal and seven points in 12 games.
Nyquist moves onto Datsyuk's line and should be in a position to produce. The rookie registered three assists in his first eight games played.
Nyquist returning to the big club means Darren Helm will miss some playing time. Nyquist scored three assists in eight games.
Nyquist filled in well with three assists in eight games.
Nyquist probably plays tomorrow as Todd Bertuzzi isn't quite ready. He has three assists in seven games.
Nyquist heads back to the AHL with Todd Bertuzzi healthy again. He had three assists in seven games played.
Nyquist gets a crack at a scoring line. He has an assist in five career games.
Not sure who Nyquist will replace in the lineup. He has one assist in five career NHL games.
He registered an assist over five games and likely will be one of the first call-ups from the Grifins.
Sounds like Nyquist starts tonight's game on the fourth line.
Nyquist scored nine goals and 30 points in as many games while in the AHL. He is likely insurance for a wounded, scoring-line forward.