Michael Rasmussen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Michael Rasmussen is an NHL center for the Detroit Red Wings. In the 2025-26 season Michael Rasmussen has 6 goals, 8 assists and 14 points in 64 games, worth 0.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Michael Rasmussen is a veteran center for the Detroit Red Wings, having played 454 career games over seven seasons. He has accumulated 66 goals and 88 assists for 154 career points, reaching a career-high GAR of 5.2 in the 2022-23 season. This established him as a consistent middle-six forward capable of contributing.
However, his current season has seen a significant downturn, with 6 goals and 8 assists in 64 games, resulting in a -1.6 GAR. While power-play offense is noted as a value driver, its contribution is minimal, suggesting Rasmussen is currently struggling to make a consistent impact.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'6" |
| Weight | 222 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 1, Pick 9 — DET |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -9 | 8 | 65 | 9.2% | 12:38 | 42.2% | 9.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.07 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.0 | +0.1 | -0.2 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 30th, GAR 29th, WAR 29th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 64 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 0.4 |
| 2024-25 | 77 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 2.1 |
| 2023-24 | 75 | 13 | 20 | 33 | 3.3 |
| 2022-23 | 56 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 4.9 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 15 | 12 | 27 | 2.1 |
| 2020-21 | 40 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 0.1 |
| 2018-19 | 62 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Michael Rasmussen has been worth 0.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 29th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.1 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.9 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Rasmussen's GAR this season?
Michael Rasmussen has been worth 0.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 29th percentile of NHL players.
What is Michael Rasmussen's WAR this season?
Michael Rasmussen has been worth about 0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 29th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Michael Rasmussen have this season?
Michael Rasmussen has 6 goals and 8 assists for 14 points in 64 games this season.
Is Michael Rasmussen a good center?
Michael Rasmussen ranks in the 29th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Michael Rasmussen's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Michael Rasmussen has accumulated 13.4 career GAR and 154 points.
When was Michael Rasmussen drafted?
Michael Rasmussen was drafted in 2017 — Round 1, Pick 9 — DET.