Michael Brandsegg-Nygard

Detroit Red Wings Prospect Pool: Strong System Ranking a Sign of Things to Come

The Detroit Red Wings drafted forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygård with the fifteenth overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL entry draft. The Oslo, Norway native has signed his entry-level contract with the Red Wings. MBN is the best wing prospect currently in the Red Wings’ prospect pool. I recently wrote that Brandsegg-Nygård was […]

Where Does Vladimir Tarasenko Fit in the Red Wings Lineup?

The Detroit Red Wings signed free agent Vladimir Tarasenko to a two-year contract worth an average annual value of $4.75 million. Tarasenko told the assembled media in Detroit that Patrick Kane was one of the reasons that he chose to join the Red Wings. This comes a year after Kane said that the main reason […]

What to Make of Detroit’s First Days of Free Agency?

Leading up to the NHL draft the Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman made a strange trade when it comes to asset management. The Red Wings traded Jake Walman to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for future considerations. This was characterized as a mystifying move by some as Walman could have been traded […]

A Look at the Type of Player that Steve Yzerman Has Drafted As Red Wings General Manager

The Detroit Red Wings selected Michael Brandsegg-Nygård with the 15th overall pick in the 2024 NHL draft. I wrote that this was a safe pick by general manager Steve Yzerman but MBN is a talented player nonetheless. The Oslo, Norway native is the first player from Norway drafted in the first round of the NHL […]

Detroit Red Wings Select Michael Brandsegg-Nygård with First Pick in 2024 NHL Draft

The Detroit Red Wings drafted right-winger Michael Brandsegg-Nygård. MBN is seen as the “safest” pick in the range where the Red Wings drafted in the first round. That is not to say that the 18-year-old from Oslo, Norway is not a good player. At 6’1” and 198 lbs. Brandsegg-Nygård already has the frame to hold […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Stian Solberg

The Scouting Report: Stian Solberg, born on December 29th, 2005, is a top-eligible prospect in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. From Oslo, Norway, the 6-foot-2 205-pound defenseman shoots left and is a strong puck mover, teams will be looking to add him due to his sheer size and work ethic heading into this year’s draft. […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Michael Brandsegg-Nygard

The Scouting Report: Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, born on October 6th, 2005, is a top-eligible prospect in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The Norwegian phenomenon can become the highest-ever drafted prospect out of Norway in NHL Draft History. Marius Holtet was the highest every Norwegian-born player at 42nd overall back in 2002 by the Dallas Stars. The […]