Michael Brandsegg-Nygard has the most unique nickname in the NHL
Michael Brandsegg-Nygard is going to be playing hockey in Sweden this season and he will be doing so with his incredibly unique nickname.
Brandsegg-Nygard was the first-round pick for the Detroit Red Wings during the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Overall, his selection was praised by Red Wings fans. While he won't be on the roster to start the season, there is no doubt that fans are excited about what he can do later on down the line.
In a recent piece from The Hockey News, Brandsegg-Nygard's nickname was revealed. As it turns out, he goes by the name "Taxi." In terms of the origins of this nickname, it all has to do with his dad's profession.
"Brandsegg-Nygård's father Richard's family drove a cab, so when Richard's mother dropped him off for hockey practice or a game, she did so in the cab, and the name nickname "Taxi" came to be. When it was Michael's turn to be dropped off at the rink, the family car and were business were unchanged, so that nickname added a new generation."
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Source: The Hockey News
Getting to Know Red Wings First Round Pick Michael Brandsegg-Nygård
| POLL |
Do you like Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's nickname? |
| YES | 38 | 80.9 % |
| NO | 9 | 19.1 % |
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