Prospect Info: At 9th Overall the Detroit Red Wings Select Michael Rasmussen

[GrGriffins]

Not directed at you but I love how people only use this stat when it's convienant.

"Plus-minus is a useless stat"

"X player was negative Y tonight!"

It is a useless stat. I agree. Was hoping he done better, (goals/assists) but that did not happen.

 

[GrGriffins]

If he loses tomorrow, what are the odds he's able to drop in on Monday for game 5? My understanding is GR needs some forward help

I do not think Ras would be able to adjust to the time zone change, figure out the Griffins system, and get enough practice time with the Griffins to be inserted in a winner take all game on Monday. He will most likely watch on Monday and if the Griffins do win, they would play in GR on Thursday and Saturday against Rockford in the 2nd round. There he would have time to adjust and get practice time with the team. We need forwards and Ras would boost our chances of scoring and improve our PP big time.

 

[SirloinUB]

Yea I think he has the ability to step into the AHL but as we saw with Cholowski the team dynamic, systems and coaches trust all play a role.

The logistics alone make it a long shot anyway.

 

[Hen Kolland]

I do not think Ras would be able to adjust to the time zone change, figure out the Griffins system, and get enough practice time with the Griffins to be inserted in a winner take all game on Monday. He will most likely watch on Monday and if the Griffins do win, they would play in GR on Thursday and Saturday against Rockford in the 2nd round. There he would have time to adjust and get practice time with the team. We need forwards and Ras would boost our chances of scoring and improve our PP big time.

I don't really put a whole bunch of stock into the time zone changes, it would depend more on how quick he could be acclimated to the system. I guess I wouldn't be surprised either way, but think it's more likely he is in the press box with Cholo taking it all in

 

[newfy]

Yea I think he has the ability to step into the AHL but as we saw with Cholowski the team dynamic, systems and coaches trust all play a role.

The logistics alone make it a long shot anyway.

Grand Rapids has lots of good dmen and dmen are harder to hide if they dont play well. At forward Grand Rapids could use some help, and you can hide a forward much easier. Plus one was a top 10 pick and is 6'6. Rasmussens chances of playing are much higher

 

[SirloinUB]

Grand Rapids has lots of good dmen and dmen are harder to hide if they dont play well. At forward Grand Rapids could use some help, and you can hide a forward much easier. Plus one was a top 10 pick and is 6'6. Rasmussens chances of playing are much higher

I get all of that and really do believe Ras can step in. However, I just can’t expect him to be thrown in without some time with the team. I’d love to see it though.

Either way we are getting ahead of ourselves here: GR has to win and TC has to lose before it’s even a possibility.

 

[Zetterberg4Captain]

I would say and think that if the wings brass is strongly considering him for the opening night red wing roster, that they would want him to see AHL game action if at all possible this spring .

I could see that push happening

 

[Sparty]

Tri City win Game Five to avoid elimination tonight, Rasmussen with an empty net goal.

 

[lhsgolf19]

Well cross off potentially playing in GR Game 5 lol... Game 6 is Monday for Tri-City

 

[Pavels Dog]

Tri-City eliminated after a miracle comeback by Everett. GR also eliminated so no AHL playoffs for Ras.

Ras ends up with 92 points in 61 games on the season for 1.51PPG.

Last 21 games, 43 points. So essentially last 3rd of his season he played at over 2PPG.

 

[Dotter]

Tri-City eliminated after a miracle comeback by Everett. GR also eliminated so no AHL playoffs for Ras.

Ras ends up with 92 points in 61 games on the season for 1.51PPG.

Last 21 games, 43 points. So essentially last 3rd of his season he played at over 2PPG.

Bust.

 

[Oddbob]

Bust.

He couldn't even come up with all the timely saves they needed!

 

[Ezekial]

He only had 8 points in that last series. Barely over ppg.

 

[lhsgolf19]

He only had 8 points in that last series. Barely over ppg.

Actually 9 points (6 goals, 3 assists) but who's counting lol... 33 points (16 goals 17 assists) in 14 playoff games whoa

 

[Redder Winger]

Really nice playoffs after a disappointing regular season.
Hope he's ready to compete for a job in Detroit.

 

[FireBird71]

He'll look good replacing Abdelkader on the PP next season

 

[Oddbob]

He'll look good replacing Abdelkader on the PP next season

But then who will replace Abdelkader's PP prowess???

 

[Heaton]

He'll look good replacing Abdelkader on the PP next season

That would be awesome, but it's way more likely that he plays on the 2nd unit.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

That would be awesome, but it's way more likely that he plays on the 2nd unit.

Ya Mantha is net front #1, Ras net front #2. What are you saying?

 

[jkutswings]

Ya Mantha is net front #1, Ras net front #2. What are you saying?

That the sooner Ras can grow into net front #1 (and Mantha can get another role on PP1) the better.

 

[Heaton]

Ya Mantha is net front #1, Ras net front #2. What are you saying?

I'm not convinced that Abdelkader won't retain a spot as the net front guy on PP1 next season, he averaged more PPTOI/game than Mantha this season.

It would be pretty surprising if Rasmussen is given that much responsibility in year 1, assuming he's even on the team all season.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

I'm not convinced that Abdelkader won't retain a spot as the net front guy on PP1 next season, he averaged more PPTOI/game than Mantha this season.

It would be pretty surprising if Rasmussen is given that much responsibility in year 1, assuming he's even on the team all season.

I can guarantee you he plays on the Wings all season. I can also guarantee he will be net front on the power play. That is what he does. That is what makes Rasmussen a player.

 

[FireBird71]

He'll be on the team

 

[Big Ed]

He only had 8 points in that last series. Barely over ppg.

9 points against Carter Hart is still impressive. Hell, it's a higher PPG than Vilardi had in the entire playoffs.

 

[RedWingsfan55]

Ya Mantha is net front #1, Ras net front #2. What are you saying?

God no. Stop wasting manthas talents, he isn't a net front guy.