Michael Brandsegg-Nygard didn't come from a hockey hotbed. But he'll be one of the Detroit Red Wings most exciting prospects to watch in the AHL.
Norway's not a hotbed for hockey in the same way Sweden and Finland are, but it gave the Detroit Red Wings Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, who's trying his hand in North America this season. And early returns look good, with Brandsegg-Nygard lighting it up for the Grand Rapids Griffins in what was otherwise a bland postseason, where he scored two goals and landed three points in as many contests.