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Red Wings sign Michael Rasmussen to 4-year extension

Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) plays against the Los Angeles Kings in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (Paul Sancya, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

The Detroit Red Wings and forward Michael Rasmussen have agreed to a new four-year contract extension.

The Red Wings said the contract has an average annual value of $3.2 million.

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Rasmussen, 24, has played in 55 games with the Red Wings during the 2023-24 season, recording 23 points (11-12-23). The 6-foot-6, 220-pound forward has reached double-digits in goals in each of the last three seasons.

Rasmussen was drafted No. 9 overall by the Red Wings in 2017, and made his NHL debut in October of 2018.


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