Mar 28, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
The future is brighter for the Detroit Red Wings as Michael Rasmussen, and Filip Zadina took massive steps forward in their development. Joe Veleno got a chance in Detroit near the end while Givani Smith built his early season successes into more ice time late in the year.
Here’s a look at how the potential forwards of the future did.