Columbus Blue Jackets forward Gustav Nyquist is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury, the team announced Wednesday.

Nyquist was injured on Jan. 25 against the Edmonton Oilers and placed on injured reserve later that week. His ailment doesn't require surgery.

With the Blue Jackets out of the playoff race, Nyquist was a potential trade chip for the March 3 deadline as a pending unrestricted free agent.

The veteran winger collected 10 goals and 12 assists in 48 games this season before hitting the shelf.

Nyquist has spent the past three seasons in Columbus. His career started with an eight-year stint with the Detroit Red Wings before a brief spell with the San Jose Sharks. All in all, the 33-year-old Swede has registered 423 points in 700 games.

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