Michael Rasmussen
Rasmussen was selected seventh overall by the Tri-City Americans in the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft. During the 2015–16 season in his rookie season, he recorded 18 goals and 25 assists in 63 games. During the 2016–17 season, he was limited to 50-of-72 games played due to injury. He recorded 32 goals and 23 assists, including a team-best 15 power-play goals, which tied for sixth most in the WHL.
Leading up to the NHL draft, Rasmussen was ranked the No. 5 North American skater by NHL Central Scouting. Craig Button of TSN described him as a solid player with size that can score at the net.
On June 23, 2017, Rasmussen was drafted ninth overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. On August 5, 2017, the Red Wings signed Rasmussen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Rasmussen made his NHL debut for the Red Wings on October 4, 2018, during a 3–2 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. On October 8, Rasmussen recorded his first career NHL point, assisting on a goal by Tyler Bertuzzi during a 3–2 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks. On October 30, Rasmussen scored his first career NHL goal against Joonas Korpisalo of the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 5–3 win.
Rasmussen was selected seventh overall by the Tri-City Americans in the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft. During the 2015–16 season in his rookie season, he recorded 18 goals and 25 assists in 63 games. During the 2016–17 season, he was limited to 50-of-72 games played due to injury. He recorded 32 goals and 23 assists, including a team-best 15 power-play goals, which tied for sixth most in the WHL.
Leading up to the NHL draft, Rasmussen was ranked the No. 5 North American skater by NHL Central Scouting. Craig Button of TSN described him as a solid player with size that can score at the net.
On June 23, 2017, Rasmussen was drafted ninth overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. On August 5, 2017, the Red Wings signed Rasmussen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Rasmussen made his NHL debut for the Red Wings on October 4, 2018, during a 3–2 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. On October 8, Rasmussen recorded his first career NHL point, assisting on a goal by Tyler Bertuzzi during a 3–2 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks. On October 30, Rasmussen scored his first career NHL goal against Joonas Korpisalo of the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 5–3 win.
