The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NHL trade deadline. Minnesota Wild get: F Gustav Nyquist Nashville Predators get: 2026 second-round draft pick Predators retain 50 percent of Nyquist’s salary.

Gustav Nyquist is a bargain addition in the trade between the Wild and Predators. But who is the winner and loser of the deal?

The Wild (34-22-4), who have lost three in a row in regulation, allowed two more power-play goals (the second into an empty netl) in a 5-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Friday.

With the injury-riddled Minnesota Wild struggling to score and kill penalties and trying to stave off a stumble down the standings amidst a three-game losing streak, general manager Bill Guerin traded a 2026 second-round pick to the Nashville Predators on Saturday to bring back veteran forward Gustav Nyquist.

Minnesota Wild acquired veteran forward Gustav Nyquist from the Nashville Predators for a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to strengthen their

The Wild deserve to be a buyer at the NHL trade deadline because of how well they’ve played, turning into a top-10 team after missing the playoffs last season. And their injury-depleted roster also need helps.

The Nashville Predators are in the midst of a disastrous season. After a high-spending offseason with new general manager Barry Trotz, they are 16 points out of a playoff spot heading into Monday’s action.