Michael Rasmussen

Detroit Red Wings logo
Age 24 Apr 17, 1999
Surrey CAN
Center shoots left
6'6" 198 cm
221 lbs 100 kg
ELC Signing Age 18
Waivers Signing Age 18
UFA Year 2026
Agent Dave Cowan
Draft Year 2017
Drafted Overall 9
Draft Round 1
Draft Team Detroit Red Wings logo

Transaction History
Apr 16, 2023 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen was unable to return from a knee injury, having to settle for 10 goals, 19 assists, 48 blocked shots and 119 hits through 56 games of his fourth NHL season.
Mar 2, 2023 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen (knee) is likely out for the season according to coach Derek Lalonde, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Feb 26, 2023 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen (lower body) will be out indefinitely after getting injured in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Tampa Bay.
Feb 25, 2023 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen suffered a lower-body injury during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning and won't return to the contest.
Feb 23, 2023 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen logged a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the New York Rangers.
Feb 13, 2023 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen notched two assists, two shots on goal, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Feb 11, 2023 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen collected an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Jan 24, 2023 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen scored a goal and an assist on four shots, fueling the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 overtime win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.
Jan 17, 2023 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen logged an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Arizona Coyotes.
Jan 16, 2023 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen picked up two assists in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
Dec 31, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen scored a third-period tally during a 4-2 win over the visiting Senators on Saturday.
Dec 28, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen contributed two assists in a 5-4 overtime win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.
Dec 21, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen scored two goals and dished out two assists in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Dec 6, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Nov 18, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen posted an assist and three hits in Thursday's 7-4 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Nov 15, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen scored a goal on three shots, logged four hits and added two PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Nov 1, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen has finished serving his two-game suspension for high sticking Boston's David Krejci.
Oct 28, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen was suspended for two games by the NHL for high-sticking Boston's David Krejci on Thursday.
Oct 28, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen will have a hearing with NHL Player Safety on Friday regarding his high-sticking of Boston's David Krejci on Thursday.
Oct 23, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen recorded an assist in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Oct 14, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen on Friday scored a goal and drew two assists as the Detroit Red Wings opened the campaign with a 3-0 shutout of the Montreal Canadiens.
Sep 24, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | With Andrew Copp recovering from abdominal surgery, Rasmussen has been centering a line of Jakub Vrana and David Perron, reports Max Bultman of The Athletic.
Apr 29, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen produced a goal and an assist in Friday's season-ending 5-3 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Apr 24, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen scored an empty-net goal in Sunday's 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Apr 23, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen collected a goal and four hits in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Apr 8, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen has generated four goals over the past five games.
Mar 26, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen is dealing with an illness but still expected to suit up versus the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Feb 27, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen found the back of the net in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Feb 13, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen scored on his only shot in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Feb 2, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen opened the scoring for the Detroit Red Wings in their 5-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday.
Jan 16, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen scored on a breakaway to cap off a 4-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.
Jan 9, 2022 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen notched an assist, two shots on goal, three hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Dec 26, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen has exited the COVID-19 protocols, according to Ansar Khan of MLive.com.
Dec 15, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen, along with Robby Fabbri, was placed in the league's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday.
Dec 15, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen secured the game-winning goal against the New York Islanders in Tuesday's 2-1 home clash.
Dec 4, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the New York Islanders.
Nov 15, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen scored a goal in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Oct 24, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen notched an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Oct 14, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen (undisclosed) notched an assist and three blocked shots in Thursday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Oct 14, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen (undisclosed) is projected to center the third line Thursday versus the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Oct 6, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.
Jul 22, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen signed a three-year, $4.38 million contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday.
Apr 15, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen scored an empty-net goal and added three hits in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Apr 12, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Apr 8, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen was promoted to the active roster Thursday.
Apr 7, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen was reassigned to Detroit's taxi squad Wednesday.
Apr 6, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen was promoted to Detroit's active roster Tuesday.
Apr 5, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen found the back of the net Sunday in a 6-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Apr 3, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen was promoted to the active roster Saturday.
Apr 2, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen was assigned to the Detroit Red Wings' taxi squad Friday.
Mar 28, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen scored his first goal of the season in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Mar 11, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen recorded an assist and two PIM in Thursdays' 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Mar 9, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen has been promoted to Detroit's active roster ahead of Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Mar 7, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids to the taxi squad Sunday.
Mar 5, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Friday.
Mar 2, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen was promoted from AHL Grand Rapids to Detroit's active roster Tuesday.
Feb 1, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen was sent to AHL Grand Rapids on Monday.
Feb 1, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen was sent to the taxi squad by the Detroit Red Wings on Monday.
Jan 30, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen was promoted from the taxi squad Saturday.
Jan 29, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | The Red Wings assigned Rasmussen to their taxi squad Friday.
Jan 18, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen earned a primary assist in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Jan 12, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen was placed on Detroit's taxi squad Tuesday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Jan 4, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen is shaping up to start the new season on Detroit's taxi squad, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Dec 22, 2020 Detroit Red Wings | Michael Rasmussen | Rasmussen is returning to North America following his loan to the Graz 99ers of Austria's ICE Hockey League, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.
Sep 23, 2020 Detroit Red Wings | Assigned C Michael Rasmussen to Team Graz 99ers (Austria).
Sep 29, 2019 Detroit Red Wings | Assigned C Michael Rasmussen to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Feb 7, 2019 Detroit Red Wings | Activated C Michael Rasmussen from injured reserve.
Feb 7, 2019 Detroit Red Wings | Recalled C Michael Rasmussen from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Jan 30, 2019 Detroit Red Wings | Loaned C Michael Rasmussen to Grand Rapids (AHL) on a conditioning assignment.
Oct 1, 2017 Detroit Red Wings | Assigned C Michael Rasmussen to Tri-City (WHL).
Aug 5, 2017 Detroit Red Wings | Signed C Michael Rasmussen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats

Michael Rasmussen
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings logo 56 10 19 29 2 43 673 49.20 48.60 3.00 45.70 -0.60 0.62 1.87
Michael Rasmussen Stats by Elite Prospects Michael Rasmussen Advanced Stats by
Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2013-2014 Okanagan HA U15 Prep OMAHA 59 41 46 87 123
2013-2014 BCMML Sabres 1 BC U16 Cup 4 0 3 3 0
2013-2014 Okanagan HA U16 Prep CSSHL U16 2 1 0 1 0
2014-2015 Team British Columbia CWG 6 1 1 2 4
2014-2015 Okanagan HA White U18 Prep CSSHL U18 28 27 23 50 36 Playoffs 3 3 5 8 0
2014-2015 Penticton Vees BCHL 1 0 0 0 0
2014-2015 Tri-City Americans WHL 1 0 0 0 2 Playoffs 3 0 0 0 0
2015-2016 Tri-City Americans WHL 63 18 25 43 37
2015-2016 Team White U17-Dev 3 0 1 1 8
2015-2016 Canada Black U17 WHC-17 5 2 1 3 16
Draft Yr 2016-2017 Canada U18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup 4 1 3 4 8
Draft Yr 2016-2017 Tri-City Americans WHL 50 32 23 55 50
2017-2018 Tri-City Americans WHL 47 31 28 59 40 Playoffs 14 16 17 33 0
2017-2018 WHL All-Stars Jr Super Series 2 0 2 2 0
2018-2019 Detroit Red Wings NHL 62 8 10 18 29 623 40.91 45.63 1.61 45.07 -1.68 0.19 1.06
2018-2019 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 3 2 0 2 0
2019-2020 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 35 7 15 22 20
2020-2021 Graz99ers ICEHL 18 5 11 16 42
2020-2021 Detroit Red Wings NHL 40 3 9 12 26 443 37.80 40.70 -5.00 38.60 -7.50 0.27 1.08
2020-2021 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 7 2 4 6 6
2021-2022 Detroit Red Wings NHL 80 15 12 27 66 947 38.80 42.80 -3.50 43.40 -3.60 0.82 1.33
2022-2023 Detroit Red Wings NHL 56 10 19 29 43 673 49.20 48.60 3.00 45.70 -0.60 0.62 1.87
Michael Rasmussen Stats by Elite Prospects | Michael Rasmussen Advanced Stats by

Active Contract

Signing Team Detroit Red Wings logo
Signing Date July 22, 2021
Signing Status RFA
Agent Dave Cowan
Qualifying Offer on Expiry $1,752,000
Standard Contract | 3 Years $4,380,000 1.75% of cap space
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Cap Hit $1,460,000 $1,460,000 $1,460,000
RFA
AAV $1,460,000 $1,460,000 $1,460,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $1,100,000 $1,480,000 $1,900,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $1,100,000 $1,480,000 $1,900,000
Minors Salary $1,100,000 $1,480,000 $1,900,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Buy It Out

Contract History

Signing Team Detroit Red Wings logo
Signing Date August 5, 2017
Agent Dave Cowan
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,682,500 1.23% of cap space
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021
Cap Hit $925,000 $894,167 $894,167 $894,166
RFA
AAV $1,741,667 $1,710,834 $1,710,834 $1,710,833
Performance Bonuses $0 $750,000 $850,000 $850,000
Base Salary $0 $832,500 $832,500 $832,500
Signing Bonuses $92,500 $92,500 $92,500 $0
Total Salary $92,500 $925,000 $925,000 $832,500
Minors Salary $0 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000
Clauses
UFA Year