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As expected, the Red Wings announced the two former first-round picks will finish the season with AHL Grand Rapids.

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The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 31

Red Wings Sign 2024 Draft Pick to Entry Level Deal

The Detroit Red Wings have made third round draft pick Ondrej Becher the second player signed from their list of 2024 draft picks. The other player from that draft class already signed is first-round pick Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (15th).

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / November 27

Red Wings Prospects Notebook: Buchelnikov Named to Russian National Team

There’s not many places for the Russian national team to play hockey, but the next time they do, there’s a very good chance that Detroit Red Wings prospect Dmitri Buchelnikov will be part of it.

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / November 21

Another Red Wings Connection Arriving in Skelleftea

There’s a huge part of the future of the Detroit Red Wings currently operating in the lineup for Skelleftea of Sweden’s SHL. Both defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka (17th overall in 2023) and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (15th overall, 2024) are first-round picks from the NHL entry draft.

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 26

Red Wings Prospect Wins Game With Spectacular Tally

Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka did it again. The sensational defenseman was netting a highlight-reel goal to snap a 4-4 tie, scoring the winner in what would be a 6-4 Skelleftea AIK SHL victory over Farjestad.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 20

Nature Calls, Red Wings Prospect Misses Bus

Some players drive the bus, others get thrown under the bus, but in the case of Detroit Red Wings prospect Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, he simply missed the bus.

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 16

Red Wings Prospect Chasing Swedish Hockey History

Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka is off to another hot start in the Swedish Hockey League season. Playing for defending league champions Skelleftea AIK, the defenseman chosen 17th overall by Detroit in the 2023 NHL entry draft is already showing three goals and four assists through eight games of the season.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 9

Brandsegg-Nygard to Start in SHL on Saturday

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard is jetting back to Sweden. However, he’s not in any rush to get back into the lineup of SHL champions Skelleftea The Detroit Red Wings first pick of the 2024 NHL entry draft, Brandsegg-Nygard was given reassignment to Skelleftea after playing the entire NHL preseason with the Red Wings.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 8

Red Wings Notebook: Brandsegg-Nygard Preferred SHL Over AHL

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard confirmed to a Swedish podcast that he and the Detroit Red Wings had a disagreement about where he should play this season. The Norwegian forward wanted to play in Swedish Hockey League and the Red Wings wanted him playing in North America.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 6

Daily: Will Brandsegg-Nygard Play in GR or SHL?; Watson Fate

The Detroit Red Wings must submit their final roster by 5 p.m. Monday and there are some decisions that need to made. The Red Wings have to decide for sure whether they will keep three goalies.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 25

Brandsegg-Nygard Plays First Red Wings Preseason Tilt Tonight

The Detroit Red Wings believed they had landed the catch of the day when they reeled in Norwegian forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygard with the 15th pick in the 2024 NHL draft.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 23

Red Wings Auditions Start in Wednesday’s First Preseason Game

Norwegian Michael Brandsegg-Nygard’s mastery over English idioms may be more challenging than learning what Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde wants out of him defensively.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 15

Red Wings’ Brandsegg-Nygard Out Today Because of Injury

TRAVERSE CITY– Detroit Red Wings 2024 first-round pick Michael Brandsegg-Nygard isn’t playing today against the Dallas Stars because of a “slight tweek” of his groin.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 14

Brandsegg-Nygard Impresses in Red Wings’ Prospect Game Debut

The Detroit Red Wings likely anticipated that it wouldn’t take long for Michael Brandsegg-Nygard to establish his presence in their two-game NHL Prospect Series against the Dallas Stars.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 7

Red Wings Prospect Sets up Winner in Champions League Victory

Champions Hockey League play got under Friday in Europe and two Detroit Red Wings prospects were enjoying differing fortunes during the same game. Skelleftea began CHL competition with a close 4-3 victory over Austria’s Red Bull Salzburg.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 6

Red Wings prospect Michael Brandsegg-Nygard receives high praise

Those Detroit Red Wings fans lucky enough to be in Traverse City next weekend will be getting an up close and personal look at Michael Brandsegg-Nygard.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 4

Red Wings Prospect Camp Roster Revealed

Two first-round picks will be leading the Detroit Red Wings into their NHL prospect games against the Dallas Stars in Traverse City. Center Nate Danielson (ninth overall, 2023) and right-winger Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (15th overall, 2024) will be heading the list of players who will be on future watch for Detroit.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 3

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard readying for Red Wings

Fresh off his disappointing close call at earning an Olympic berth with Norway, Detroit Red Wings 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Brandsegg-Nygard is back in Sweden with his SHL club Skelleftea.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / August 29

Red Wings Prospect Paces Norwegian Victory

Detroit Red Wings 2024 top draft pick Michael Brandsegg-Nygard continues to loom large in the red-light district. The player Detroit was choosing 15th overall in the 2024 NHL entry draft was netting a pair of goals as Norway opened the IIHF pre-Olympic qualifying tournament with a 4-2 victory over Japan.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / August 18

Gotta see it: Red Wings Top Pick Nets Spectacular Goal

When the Detroit Red Wings were selecting Norwegian forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygard 15th overall in the 2024 NHL entry draft, an element of his game that everyone was talking about was the right-winger’s powerful shot.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / August 15

Red Wings Notebook: Top Picks Chase Olympic Dream

The Summer Olympics are barely over, but two Detroit Red Wings first-round picks are getting set to help their countries bid for a place in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / August 15

Red Wings Pick Punked By Norwegian Hockey Icon

One of the thrills of playing for Norway at the IIHF World Championship for Detroit Red Wings 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Brandsegg-Nygard was getting the chance to skate on a line with Norwegian NHL icon Mats Zuccarello.

Detroit Red Wings News / Last Word On Sports / July 11

Detroit Red Wings Sign First Round Pick to Entry Level Contract

The Detroit Red Wings sign first round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft Micheal Brandsegg-Nygard to an entry level contract. The signing of Brandsegg-Nygard highlights General Manager Steve Yzerman’s ongoing commitment to nurturing young talent and strengthening the roster for years to come.