The top pick for the Detroit Red Wings from 2017 isn’t going anywhere.
They’ve announced that they’ve officially re-signed forward Michael Rasmussen to a three-year extension that carries a cap hit of $1.46 million per season:
UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings today signed center Michael Rasmussen to a three-year contract extension.
Details: https://t.co/NZDKr0EGqZ pic.twitter.com/Wgwd7MLj45
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 22, 2021
Looking good, Ras. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/2RQ9JD4JUd
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 22, 2021
The 6’6, 229 lb. Rasmussen has recorded 30 points and 55 penalty minutes in 102 NHL games, along with 30 points while playing in 45 games with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins.
GM Steve Yzerman spoke positively of the development of Rasmussen and other young players at the end of this season:
“I see a difference in their play from a year ago,” Yzerman said. “They are having more of an impact in each situation they’re in. They’re not regressing. You can see when guys are really competing and asserting themselves, regardless of what their statistics are, they are having a positive impact.”
– – Quotes via The Detroit Free Press Link – –
