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4 AM Duff: the Red Wings need Michael Brandsegg-Nygard to translate last season’s AHL performance into this season’s NHL results

The Red Wings hope that the Michael Brandsegg-Nygard who posted a lone assist over the course of his first 14 NHL games last season has become the Michael Brandsegg-Nygard who also fired off 20 goals and 24 assists for 44…

By George Malik · The Malik Report

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 8:13 AM

Key Things to Know

The Detroit Red Wings need Michael Brandsegg-Nygard to translate his AHL scoring success to the NHL.
Coach Todd McLellan noted Brandsegg-Nygard's scoring is especially critical with Dylan Larkin currently sidelined.
Brandsegg-Nygard recorded 44 points in 60 AHL games last season after managing one assist in 14 NHL games.

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The Detroit Red Wings need forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygard to carry over his scoring success from the AHL into the NHL for the 2026-2027 season. Head coach Todd McLellan emphasized that the team requires the 20-year-old to build confidence quickly, particularly with captain Dylan Larkin currently sidelined.

Brandsegg-Nygard recorded just one assist in 14 NHL appearances last season before excelling with the Grand Rapids Griffins, tallying 44 points in 60 regular-season games and eight points in eight playoff games. The forward stated he feels more mature and confident as he aims to secure a permanent NHL roster spot.

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