Will the Detroit Red Wings first-round prospect play in North America next year?
Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, the Detroit Red Wings' first-round draft pick in 2024, was initially set to play next season with Swedish champions Skelleftea, where he would join defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka, a 2023 first-round pick of the Red Wings.
However, plans have changed, and Brandsegg-Nygård will now participate in the Red Wings' rookie and main training camps in September.
The Norwegian winger will start working out with Skelleftea next month before heading to North America for the Red Wings' training camps. The Red Wings have already signed him to an NHL entry-level contract, indicating their intention to potentially integrate him into their North American system sooner rather than later.
Brandsegg-Nygård had a standout performance for Norway at the IIHF senior world tournament in the spring. Still, he played last season for Mora IK in Sweden's second division, Allsvenskan. Moving to the AHL or NHL from that league is a significant leap, and Brandsegg-Nygård acknowledges the challenge ahead. While he is aiming for a spot in the NHL, he is realistic about the difficulty of this goal and remains open to playing in the AHL or returning to Skelleftea.
Skelleftea's sports manager, Eric Forssell, confirmed that the Red Wings will decide where Brandsegg-Nygård will play, although they have assured him they won't force him into a situation he is uncomfortable with. While he hopes for the best outcome, Brandsegg-Nygård believes Skelleftea might ultimately be where he plays next season.
Source: YardBarker
Red Wings May Fast Track Brandsegg-Nygard to NHL
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