Red Wings select Michael Rasmussen over future NHL stars in 2017 draft

In 2017, the Detroit Red Wings chose Michael Rasmussen with the ninth overall pick in the NHL Draft, overlooking several players who have since excelled in the league. Since the selection, Rasmussen has struggled to replicate his junior scoring success, recording only 15 goals in the 2021-22 season and 33 points in 2023-24. Other players drafted after him, such as Nick Suzuki and Jason Robertson, have made significant impacts in the NHL, highlighting the Red Wings' missed opportunities. The franchise, now without a general manager following Steve Yzerman's departure, faces continued challenges as they seek a successor and possible changes within the roster, including captain Dylan Larkin's trade request.

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