AP Sportlight
AP Sportlight-July 25JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MICHAEL RASMUSSEN #27 - CENTER - DETROIT RED WINGS
3 G •
2 A •
0.79 S/G
3 G
2 A
0.79 S/G
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
Sportlight for: July 22-28JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Detroit Red Wings: Michael Rasmussen needs to perform better in 2021-22 The Detroit Red Wings saw forward Michael Rasmussen perform pretty mediocre overall in 2020-21. He made some strides and was better, but he...
JUNE 23, 2021 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM
Vrana scores in Detroit debut, Red Wings beat Chicago 4-1
Jakub Vrana scored in his Detroit debut, and Troy Stecher added two goals for the Red Wings in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago BlackhawksAPRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Wings upend Hurricanes with 3-1 victory
Adam Erne and Filip Zadina scored two quick third-period goals while Jonathan Bernier finished with 37 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michael Rasmussen Slides Pinpoint Wrap-Around Dish To Adam Erne For Red Wings Goal
APRIL 13, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Shuffles to taxi squad Rasmussen was reassigned to Detroit's taxi squad Wednesday.
Impact Rasmussen continues to shift to the taxi squad on off-days as a cost-saving measure. He'll return to the active roster for Thursday's game versus Nashville.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Predators beat Red Wings 3-2, improve to 4-0 in shootouts
Ryan Johansen and Roman Josi scored in the shootout to lift the Nashville Predators over the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Tuesday nightAPRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michael Rasmussen Hits Head Off Glass After Hit From Luke Kunin
APRIL 7, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Back on active roster Rasmussen was promoted to Detroit's active roster Tuesday.
Impact Rasmussen has continued to move to the Red Wings' taxi squad on off days, but he'll likely remain a regular in Detroit's lineup down the stretch. He's picked up seven points in 24 games this campaign.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Helps Wings stun Bolts Rasmussen found the back of the net Sunday in a 6-1 win over the Lightning.
Impact A perpetual taxi-squad shuffler, Rasmussen tracked down a loose puck at the doorstep and made good on his second goal of the season. There are no questions about Rasmussen's offensive ability, but he's trying to earn a stable role in the NHL, and fantasy managers need to be patient with him as he grows into the role.
APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returned to taxi squad Rasmussen was reassigned to Detroit's taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Rasmussen will undoubtedly return to the active roster for Tuesday's matchup with Nashville.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Rasmussen: Sticking to structure key to Detroit Red Wings' win at Tampa Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen, April 4, 2021.
APRIL 4, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Wings end drought in Tampa with 5-1 win over the Lightning
Thomas Greiss made 27 stops to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-1 victory over Tampa Bay for their first road win against the Lightning in the regular season in more than 10 yearsAPRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vasilevskiy 12-0 against Detroit, Lightning beat Wings 2-1
Andrei Vasilevskiy made 25 stops to move to 12-0 lifetime against Detroit and lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 2-1 victoryAPRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Up to active roster Rasmussen was promoted to the active roster Saturday.
Impact Rasmussen went down to the taxi squad for the off-day, but he'll suit up for a 15th straight game. The 2017 ninth overall pick has accrued just three points through 14 games. He's slated to play in a top-six role against the Lightning on Saturday.
APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dropped to taxi squad Rasmussen was assigned to the Red Wings' taxi squad Friday.
Impact This is almost certainly just a paper move, so look for Rasmussen to rejoin the active roster ahead of Saturday's matchup with Tampa Bay.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes first goal of season count Rasmussen scored his first goal of the season in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
Impact The 21-year-old crashed the net and banged the puck by Elvis Merzlikins early in the third period for what proved to be the winning goal. Rasmussen has struggled right along with the rest of the Wings this season and had only one assist in his prior 13 games, but the ninth overall pick in the 2017 draft is starting to learn how to use his size and physicality to make an impact.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Red Wings score 3 in 3rd period to surge past Jackets 4-1
Michael Rasmussen broke a tie early in the third period with his first goal of the season and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1MARCH 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Wings' Dylan Larkin on Michael Rasmussen's progress playing center Red Wings captain gives an assessment of Michael Rasmussen's progress playing as a center as well as his improvement skating.
MARCH 7, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Michael Rasmussen, Dennis Cholowski and the path back to the Red Wings What the Red Wings are looking for from former first-round picks Michael Rasmussen and Dennis Cholowski, whose AHL seasons begin tonight.
FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Detroit Red Wings oddly designate Michael Rasmussen to taxi squad The Detroit Red Wings foolishly place forward Michael Rasmussen back onto the teams' taxi squad before Saturday's matchup against the surgin...
JANUARY 30, 2021 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM
Michael Rasmussen's early opportunity is big for him and the Red Wings Michael Rasmussen was thrust unexpectedly into action this week, giving him a chance to stake a claim on a Detroit Red Wings roster spot.
JANUARY 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Wings' Michael Rasmussen takes advantage of last-minute call to join lineup Rasmussen and Frans Nielsen entered Monday's lineup replacing Robby Fabbri and Adam Erne, who were placed on the COVID-19 protocol list.
JANUARY 19, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Detroit Red Wings: Michael Rasmussen has opportunity to stick in lineup The Detroit Red Wings have kicked off their 2020-21 season, and early on, COVID-19 is impacting their roster. Due to the National Hockey Lea...
JANUARY 19, 2021 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM
