Detroit Red Wings News

Thr Red Wings have signed Michael Rasmussen to a three-year contract extension.

Rasmussen played almost the entire 2020-21 NHL season in the NHL, scoring three goals with nine assists (12 points) in 40 games. The former No.9 overall pick (2017) made serious strides this season and will look to be an important part of the Red Wings' middle-6 in 2021-22.

Michael Rasmussen
Gustafsson is expected to draw into the Canadiens lineup for Game 5.

After sitting as a healthy scratch for the first four games of the series, Gustafsson is expected to replace Brett Kulak in the lineup for Game 5. Gustafsson has collected two assists while plating 13:23 ATOI in five games with the Canadiens.

Erik Gustafsson
Copp (undisclosed) will not play Friday but will be ready for Game 1 of the playoffs.

Copp was missing from Thursday's practice and will be held out of the season finale on Friday. With Copp out tomorrow, Dominic Toninato will move up to the third line but expect Copp to reclaim that role in Game 1 vs. the Oilers.

Andrew Copp