Michael Rasmussen C DET Sat 4/6/24 12:18 PM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
Rasmussen (upper body) won't play Sunday versus Buffalo, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rasmussen also missed Friday's tilt against the Rangers. He has a career-high 33 points in 75 games this season. Coach Derek Lalonde said Saturday that Tuesday versus Washington "might be a little aggressive" for Rasmussen's return to the lineup, per Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.
Michael Rasmussen C DET Wed 4/3/24 12:05 PM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
Rasmussen won't play Friday against the Rangers because of an undisclosed injury.
EDGE Analysis
Rasmussen is regarded as day-to-day beyond Friday's action, so he still might be an option Sunday versus Buffalo. The 24-year-old has 13 goals, 33 points, 47 PIM, 124 hits and 76 blocks in 75 appearances this season. Daniel Sprong might draw into the lineup due to Rasmussen's absence.
Michael Rasmussen C DET Fri 3/22/24 8:18 AM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
Rasmussen recorded two assists in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Rasmussen extended his point streak to four games with the big forward supplying five apples over that span. He dealt with an illness leading up to Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets, but unlike last year, Rasmussen still hasn't missed a game in the 2023-24 campaign. He's earned 13 goals to complement a career-high 20 assists and plus-13 rating through 70 contests.
Michael Rasmussen C DET Tue 3/19/24 6:42 PM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
Rasmussen (illness) took line rushes during warmups, indicating he'll be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rasmussen was considered a game-time decision earlier in the day, but it looks like he's good to go. With the 24-year-old expected to play, Jonatan Berggren is likely to sit out as a healthy scratch. Rasmussen has a career-high 30 points through 68 games.
Michael Rasmussen C DET Tue 3/19/24 11:40 AM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
Rasmussen is under the weather and a game-time decision Tuesday at home against Columbus.
EDGE Analysis
Rasmussen registered one assist and one shot on goal in Sunday's 6-3 loss against Pittsburgh. The 24-year-old has established a career high in points with 30 (13 goals, 17 assists) through 68 contests.
Michael Rasmussen C DET Sun 3/17/24 9:03 AM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
Rasmussen earned an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
Rasmussen put pen to paper on a four-year, $12.8 million contract extension in February, more than doubling the AAV of his previous deal with the Red Wings. Thanks to his helper from Saturday's victory, Rasmussen has tied his 2022-23 output of 29 points, and he needs just one more goal or assist for a new career high. Unfortunately, the bar is not set very high for Rasmussen in fantasy hockey, as his power-play services are no longer required, plus the team is sending him to the ice in the defensive zone 62.3 percent of the time. He's already blocked 69 shots and committed to 119 hits as another clear indication of where his value lies.
Michael Rasmussen C DET Tue 3/12/24 12:30 PM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
Rasmussen (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Sabres, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rasmussen exited Saturday's loss to Vegas late in the third period with an undisclosed issue, but whatever forced him from that contest evidently wasn't overly serious. The 24-year-old forward, who's collected 13 goals and 28 points through 64 contests this season, is expected to fill his usual third-line role Tuesday.
Michael Rasmussen C DET Sun 3/10/24 3:06 AM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
Rasmussen scored a goal and added an assist before departing late in the third period of Saturday's game versus the Golden Knights, Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
There was no update on Rasmussen's status after the game. He snapped a four-game point drought with his two-point game, which gives him 13 goals and 15 assists through 64 outings overall. The Red Wings' next game is Tuesday in Buffalo, and update on his status should be available before that contest. If he can't play, the Red Wings could dress seven defensemen or call up a forward from AHL Grand Rapids.
Michael Rasmussen C DET Sat 2/24/24 6:23 PM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
Rasmussen scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old snapped a five-game point drought with his first multi-point performance since Jan. 17. Rasmussen remains on pace for modest career highs this season, delivering 12 goals and 25 points through 57 contests, but his fantasy value is still limited in most formats.
Michael Rasmussen C DET Tue 2/20/24 12:18 PM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
Rasmussen signed a four-year, $12.8 million contract extension with Detroit on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Rasmussen is in the final season of a three-year, $4.38 million deal. The 24-year-old forward has 11 goals, 23 points and 74 shots on net through 55 games this season.