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Michael Brandsegg-Nygard News: Recalled from AHL

Written by RotoWire Staff

Updated on March 7, 2026 at 7:00am

Brandsegg-Nygard was summoned from AHL Grand Rapids on an emergency basis Saturday.

The recall comes after Dylan Larkin (leg) sustained an injury in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Panthers. Brandsegg-Nygard has one assist in nine NHL games this season. He has excelled at the AHL level with 16 goals and 21 assists in 50 games as a 19-year-old. Brandsegg-Nygard was selected 15th overall by the Red Wings in 2024 and has six goals and nine points in his last five AHL contests.

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