Rasmussen (hamstring) scored twice for AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The hulking rookie is on a conditioning stint with the Griffins. Rasmussen is scheduled to play one more contest with Grand Rapids on Friday before rejoining the Wings. Rasmussen has missed Detroit's last eight games.

Rasmussen (hamstring) will draw into two games as part of his conditioning stint with AHL Grand Rapids, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was initially believed that Rasmussen would need to draw into three minor-league contests for his conditioning assignment, but Khan notes that the rookie will return to the NHL after playing Thursday against Texas and Friday versus San Antonio.

Rasmussen (hamstring) was placed on long-term injured reserve Wednesday with a subsequent assignment to AHL Grand Rapids for conditioning purposes.

EDGE Analysis

Even with the transaction retroactive to Jan. 4 -- his last game played -- Rasmussen will not be able to return until Feb. 7 at the earliest. The NHL's eligibility requirements for long-term injured reserve stipulate that a player must be out for 24 calendar days and 10 games in order for his team to be rewarded the benefit of extra cap savings against the upper limit. Detroit's rookie forward has already missed eight games due to the hamstring issue, and according to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press, Rasmussen will play three games for the AHL's Griffins as part of his conditioning stint.

Rasmussen is expected to be activated from injured reserve soon, Peter J. Wallner of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

An exact date for Rasmussen's activation is pending, but he's been afforded extra rest due to the NHL's All-Star break and Detroit's bye week. The towering rookie has missed the past eight games, though there's talk of defenseman Filip Hronek staying put in the minors to keep the path cleared for Rasmussen's return. Rasmussen's next chance to play will arrive Friday for a home game against the Maple Leafs. He has compiled six goals and seven assists through 41 NHL games.

Rasmussen (hamstring) has been officially ruled out for Tuesday's tilt versus the Oilers, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rasmussen was deemed doubtful for the contest by head coach Jeff Blashill on Monday and it appears he didn't make near enough improvement to be considered for the lineup. The team doesn't return to action until Feb. 1, so Rasmussen should have ample time to heal up for that game.

Rasmussen (hamstring) is not expected to play Tuesday in Edmonton, Dana Wakiji of the Red Wings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

When asked about Rasmussen's status ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Oilers, head coach Jeff Blashill said: "I don't foresee him playing [Tuesday]." It's not officially official, but don't expect the 19-year-old to suit up until after the All-Star break. Rasmussen has missed the last seven games with a hamstring injury.

Rasmussen (hamstring) will be designated for injured reserve, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports, citing Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill.

EDGE Analysis

Rasmussen will miss his fifth consecutive game Tuesday, with the Ducks set to take on the Wings at Little Caesars Arena. The touted prospect can probably be dropped for a flavor-of-the-week fantasy option in redraft formats, but Detroit's ninth overall pick (2017) should be a mainstay in dynasty leagues. Despite only averaging 12:41 of ice time in a bottom-six role, Rasmussen has compiled six goals and seven helpers over 41 games at the top level.

Rasmussen (lower body) is out of the projected lineup for Saturday's game against the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Rasmussen looks set to miss his fourth consecutive game as he recovers from a lower-body injury. His next chance to retake the ice arrives Tuesday against the Ducks. The rookie forward owns just 13 points through 41 contests this season, but the Red Wings -- who have fallen largely out of playoff contention -- should have plenty of ice time available for their young guns to develop.

Rasmussen (lower body) will not dress for Friday's road game in Winnipeg, Helene St. James of The Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 19-year-old will miss a third consecutive game, still slowed by a lower-body injury. Detroit plays again on Saturday, and Rasmussen could wind up missing that game as well, given the quick turnaround. If he's unable to face Minnesota on Saturday, Rasmussen's next opportunity to return comes Tuesday at home versus Anaheim.

Rasmussen (lower body) wasn't on the ice for the Tuesday morning skate, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports, adding that the rookie should be fit to return this weekend.

EDGE Analysis

Reading between the lines, Rasmussen will miss Tuesday's home game against the Canadiens before he'd accompany the team on a two-game road trip starting with Friday's clash against the Jets. The Wings will shake up their power-play lines without Rasmussen, who's provided three man-advantage tallies to complement 13 total points over 41 games.