DetroitRedWings.com’s Jonathan Mills “wraps up” Michael Rasmussen’s 2022-2023 season today:
Michael Rasmussen was understandably frustrated.
Through 55 games in the 2022-23 season, Rasmussen owned NHL career highs in assists (19) and points (29). But after blocking a shot against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Feb. 25, the Detroit Red Wings forward was placed on injured reserve on March 2.
“Tough with where things were at with the team and how well everyone was playing,” Rasmussen said in his end-of-season media session. “To get removed from that was really tough and something I haven’t experienced for a while, so it was upsetting to watch and not be out there with the guys.”
Despite the injury, the 24-year-old forward feels he made encouraging progress in his fourth campaign with the Red Wings.
“I think it was a positive year for me,” said Rasmussen, who was Detroit’s ninth overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. “Definitely improved on things in the summer, took it into the season and just got to a point in my game where I felt confident in how I was contributing.”
