Rasmussen collected a primary assist Thursday in a 5-2 road loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Detroit's ninth overall pick from the 2018 draft has collected six goals and just as many assists through 37 games. Those numbers don't jump off the page, but we implore you to view them from the proper lens -- we're talking about a 19-year-old center who's averaging just 12:59 of ice time for a Red Wings team that's one step out of the cellar of the Atlantic Division standings.

Rasmussen is mired in a four-game point drought, though the rookie does have three goals and two assists over the past month.

EDGE Analysis

According to Ansar Khan of MLive.com, the Wings feel it would be better for Rasmussen's development if he stayed put in the NHL and continued to bond with his teammates rather than heading to the World Junior Championship, which commences Dec. 26 and lasts until Jan. 5. While Rasmussen has looked apprehensive at times -- he's only registered 34 shots in 28 games -- there's a lot to be said about how he bypassed the AHL entirely and has averaged over two minutes of ice time on the man advantage at the top level. Our recommendation is to be patient with the ninth overall pick from the 2017 draft.

Rasmussen had the only goal for his squad in a 2-1 loss to Ottawa on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

That's the second time this season that Rasmussen has scored in consecutive games, and he's now connected on two of his past three shots. Don't expect this production to continue for long given his history, but if he's available at a cheap price on Saturday, it's worth taking a shot on him in daily leagues to see if his production continues.

Rasmussen delivered a power-play goal Tuesday, helping the Red Wings to a 6-1 rout over the Coyotes at home.

EDGE Analysis

Rasmussen fell to the ice after a hard push from defenseman Jason Demers, but the talented rookie still managed to light the lamp from his knees. Rasmussen is up to five points -- including three man-advantage goals -- through 16 games, which is steady production for an inexperienced bottom-six forward.

Rasmussen's first career goal was a power-play tally in Tuesday night's 5-3 road win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Rasmussen's confidence should be at an all-time high since the Red Wings opted not to return him to junior after his ninth game. The 6-foot-6, 221-pound forward opened the scoring in this latest contest with a little help from veterans Thomas Vanek and Gustav Nyquist.

Rasmussen will remain on Detroit's roster for a 10th game Tuesday against the Blue Jackets, therefore, the first year of his three-year entry-level contract will kick in and he'll remain in the NHL for the remainder of the season, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rasmussen otherwise would have been returned to junior with WHL Tri-City, but the 6-foot-6, 221-pounder center looks to be an NHL mainstay. Selected ninth overall in the 2017 draft, Rasmussen has an assist standing as his lone point through nine contests. He's only hoisted seven shots over that span, but we're talking about a guy who -- when you factored in playoff action -- averaged greater than a point per game with the WHL's Americans between 2014-18. Everything considered, Rasmussen remains an intriguing option in dynasty leagues.

Rasmussen could be returned to WHL Tri-City after Friday's home game against the Jets, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

If the Wings keep Rasmussen at the top level beyond his ninth game, they will burn the second year of his entry-level contract. The B.C. native has an assist counting as his lone point through seven NHL games. The 6-foot-6, 221-pound pivot only has six shots on the young season, but Rasmussen has an even plus-minus rating to show that he's in the minority of Wings skaters not getting schooled in the defensive zone. Naturally, he's never seen quicker play than at hockey's highest level, which is said to be the biggest adjustment for Rasmussen as a 19-year-old in the dawning of his professional career.

Rasmussen will be a healthy scratch versus the Canadiens on Monday, Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is a bit surprising, even if Rasmussen has gotten off to a slow start. He was the ninth-overall pick last season, and the Wings aren't exactly a playoff contender. They could technically send the 19-year-old back to the juniors at this point, so Rasmussen's future hangs in the balance.

Rasmussen picked up an assist Monday for his first career NHL point. Unfortunately for the rookie, the Red Wings lost to the Ducks, 3-2 in the shootout.

EDGE Analysis

It took three games for Rasmussen to record his first point, but that's not out of the ordinary for a rookie, and it's worth noting that the 2017 ninth overall pick is one of only three Detroit skaters currently on the better side of the plus-minus column. Rasmussen's at plus-1, which suggests that he's more polished defensively than perhaps anyone thought he'd be coming directly from the WHL with the Tri-City Americans.

Rasmussen officially claimed a roster spot with the Red Wings to open the 2018-19 season, Helene St. James of The Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rasmussen is operating under an entry-level contract, so there's a chance that he could be returned to his junior team (Tri-City of the WHL) if he doesn't make a significant impact through his first nine games at the top level. However, this a versatile player whom the Wings figure will assume a spot on the power play, making it seem more likely than not that the 6-foot-6 power forward will be able to make a positive first impression. Rasmussen already has value in deep redraft leagues.