Nyquist agreed to waive his no-movement clause for the deal to go through.
Pierre LeBrun: The Red Wings are retaining 30 percent of Nyquist’s salary.
Max Bultman: “Condition on the 2020 3rd: becomes a second in 2020 if Sharks make the Cup final, or if Nyquist re-signs in San Jose”
The 29-year old Nyquist was drafted 121st overall in the fourth round of the 2008 draft by the Red Wings. He carries a $4.75 salary cap hit.
Thoughts from the media
Robby Stanley: “The #SJSharks are going to be awfully difficult to beat.