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Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen showing his versatility playing on wing

Detroit — Are the Red Wings best served playing Michael Rasmussen at center, or wing?

Chances are, playing the 6-foot-6 Rasmussen in the middle anchoring defensive-minded lines is where the Wings see Rasmussen long term, and at his most effective.

But Rasmussen has played wing in his career, also, including several games in the last week. In those games, playing with Pius Suter and Robby Fabbri, Rasmussen provided size, net-front presence and chipped in offensively, showing his versatility.

"He (Rasmussen) played good the three games out there, especially the Anaheim and San Jose games; he played really well,” Blashill said.