Evgeny Svechnikov took advantage of his opportunity last weekend. Now, Michael Rasmussen gets his chance.
The Wings recalled Rasmussen from Grand Rapids on Tuesday, given the injuries to centers Dylan Larkin (upper body) and Robby Fabbri (lower body).
Fabbri, coach Jeff Blashill said, was a game-time decision Tuesday against Columbus. But, regardless of whether Fabbri was in the lineup, Rasmussen — a 2017 first-round draft pick — was for sure going to play, especially after glowing reports from general manager Steve Yzerman and Grand Rapids Griffins coach Ben Simon.
“Reports from Ben and Steve are is that he has played very well; he’s done a good job,” Blashill said in Tuesday’s pregame Zoom chat with media.