Nygard was loaned to Farjestad BK of the SHL on Friday, Elite Prospects reports.
The Oilers were swept by the Jets in the first round of the playoffs, so Nygard will head overseas to presumably keep training in preparation for the beginning of the 2021-22 SHL campaign. The 28-year-old forward went scoreless through nine appearances with Edmonton this season.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Limited impact in return
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Nygard (hand) had one shot and two hits in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Canucks.
Back after missing the previous 11 games, Nygard skated on Edmonton's third line and logged just over 13 minutes of ice time. The 28-year-old went without a point in nine regular-season games and will likely open the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the press box.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Back at it
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Nygard (hand) will return to the lineup for Saturday's regular-season finale versus Vancouver, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
Nygard will return to a third-line role following his 11-game absence. The 28-year-old winger has gone scoreless while posting a minus-1 rating through eight top-level appearances this year.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Not returning Tuesday
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Nygard (hand) won't play Tuesday versus the Canucks, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
Nygard will miss a seventh straight game Tuesday, and there's been no timeline announced for his return. Consider the Swede out indefinitely until more information becomes available.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Not playing Monday
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Nygard (hand) is not available for Monday's game against Winnipeg, NHL.com reports.
Nygard has been held without a point in his eight games this season. Even when he's healthy, the 28-year-old could be a healthy scratch most nights.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Hampered by hand injury
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Nygard is dealing with a hand injury, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
Nygard's hand injury appears to be minor, but it is to the same hand he broke last season. Even if he's forced to miss extended time, Nygard's status should be of no concern to fantasy managers, as he's only cracked Edmonton's lineup on eight occasions this year and he has yet to pick up a point.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Promoted to active roster
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Nygard was promoted to the active roster Saturday.
It appears Nygard will return to the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Jets, marking his first appearance since March 18. The 28-year-old has played in six games this season, though he hasn't recorded a point.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Goes to waivers
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Nygard was waived by the Oilers on Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Nygard has played just six games with the Oilers this season, averaging 8:40 of ice time. This move should provide the team some salary-cap flexibility, as Nygard could be sent to AHL Bakersfield if he clears waivers.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Back on taxi squad
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Nygard was reassigned to Edmonton's taxi squad Wednesday.
Nygard was sent to the taxi squad in order to make room for Kyle Turris on the Oilers' active roster. The 28-year-old forward has gone scoreless through six top-level appearances this year.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Rises from taxi squad
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Nygard was promoted to the active roster Thursday.
Nygard hasn't played an NHL game since March 3. He's available for Thursday's game against the Jets, though it's unclear if he'll draw in.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Shuffles to taxi squad
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Nygard was demoted to the taxi squad Saturday.
Nygard played in Wednesday's loss to the Maple Leafs, but he'll make way for Devin Shore in Saturday's clash with the Flames.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Ascends to active roster
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Nygard was promoted to the active roster Wednesday.
Nygard hasn't played a game since Jan. 28, and he's been on the taxi squad since then. He's on track to play in Wednesday's matchup against the Maple Leafs following news that Alex Chiasson (suspension) is out and Dominik Kahun (undisclosed) is trending toward sitting out. If Nygard ends up playing, fantasy players shouldn't be too concerned with the bottom-six forward.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Sent to taxi squad
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Nygard was assigned to the taxi squad Saturday.
Nygard played in four of the last seven games, averaging 8:40 of ice time on the fourth line. In a corresponding move, Tyler Ennis was promoted to the active roster and is expected to play in Saturday's game against the Maple Leafs.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Promoted to active roster
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The Oilers added Nygard to their active roster Thursday.
Nygard is expected to skate on Edmonton's fourth line during Thursday's game against Toronto. The 28-year-old winger has gone scoreless in three appearances with the Oilers this season.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Returned to taxi squad
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The Oilers assigned Nygard to their taxi squad Friday.
James Neal is set to make his season debut Friday against Toronto, so the Oilers are no longer in need of Nygard's services on the left side. The 28-year-old winger will likely continue to shuffle between the taxi squad and active roster throughout the campaign.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Lifted from taxi squad
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Nygard was recalled from the taxi squad Saturday.
Nygard is now eligible to play for the Oilers in Saturday's game against the Canadiens. The 28-year-old played in 33 games for the team last season, accruing nine points and 39 shots on net.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Designated for waivers
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Nygard was placed on waivers Monday.
Nygard had nine points in 33 contests with the Oilers in a bottom-six role last year. The 28-year-old Swede could stick around as a member of the taxi squad -- he's a solid defensive forward and saw time on the penalty kill last season.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Back from Sweden
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Nygard has returned from his loan with Farjestads BK to attend the Oilers' training camp, Dustin Nielson of TSN 1260 reports.
Nygard had nine points in 33 games with the Oilers in his first season with the team. The 27-year-old Swede could end up just being a depth option in 2020-21, as Tyler Benson will also challenge Alex Chiasson and Tyler Ennis for bottom-six minutes. It's unclear if Nygard would return to Sweden or stick around in a minor-league role if he fails to crack the Opening Night roster in Edmonton.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Bound for Sweden
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Nygard will start the 2020-21 campaign on loan with the Swedish hockey club Farjestads BK.
Nygard previously spent seven seasons playing for Farjestads before making the jump to the NHL this year. In 33 appearances for the Oilers in 2019-20, the winger recorded three goals, six helpers and 39 shots on net while averaging 10:41 of ice time. The 27-year-old Swede should see significantly more action next year and figures to rejoin Edmonton when training camps tentatively kick off in November.
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Oilers' Joakim Nygard: Ready to go if season resumes
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Nygard (hand) will be available to suit up for the Oilers once the NHL season picks back up, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
Prior to the shutdown, Nygard missed the previous 21 games due to his hand injury. In 33 appearances this season, the winger has notched three goals and six helpers while averaging 10:41 of ice time. Heading into the 2020-21 campaign, the Swede should get more opportunities to dress for Edmonton and could provide depth fantasy value in deeper formats.
