Columbus Blue Jackets forward Gustav Nyquist will be out indefinitely after being injured against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.
Nyquist had left the match at the end of the first period after being the victim of a violent check. The 33-year-old Swede is currently sixth among the Blue Jackets in points (22 in 48 games). He held a regular position on the team’s second line, on the second power-play unit, and then was regularly used on the penalty kill.
“He’s a player I’ve relied on a lot, so we’ll miss him,” Blue Jackets head coach Brad Larsen said. “He is in all situations. It’s kind of like a stabilizer to me. He’s so consistent with what he gives us, his effort and the pace he can play with. »
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Nyquist is currently in the final season of a four-year contract with the Blue Jackets, earning him a total of $22 million ($5.5 million/season). He has so far tallied 423 points (174 goals, 249 assists) in 700 games with the Blue Jackets, San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings.
Larsen did not hesitate to praise the leadership of his striker.
“He is more of a voice in the locker room than people may think. His main asset, however, is to be able to lead by example, he points out. He doesn’t have to say much because he is always prepared, in great shape and his competitiveness is always there. All the attributes you want from a player, he has them. »