Red Wings sign Michael Rasmussen to three-year extension

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetJuly 22, 2021 - 2:04pm

Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) greets teammates after his empty-net goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Detroit. (Carlos Osorio/AP)

The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Michael Rasmussen to a three-year contract extension.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the team, but PuckPedia reports the contract carries an average annual value of $1.46 million.

The #LGRW re-signed RFA F Michael Rasmussen to 3 year $1.46M Cap Hit Deal:

Yr 1: $1M
Yr 2: $1.48M
Yr 3: $1.9M

Will be RFA on Expiry with $1.752M Qualifying Offer.

12P in 40GP

Rep'd by Dave Cowan @o2ksports https://t.co/J8toCbWhs3

— PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) July 22, 2021

Rasmussen was a first-round pick, ninth overall, by the Red Wings in 2017. He has appeared in 102 NHL games over the past three seasons, scoring 11 goals and 30 points.

A big body who sees time on the power play, he had three goals and 12 points in 40 games last season.

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