Michael Rasmussen (born April 17, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Rasmussen was drafted ninth overall by the Red Wings in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, but grew up in Surrey, British Columbia.
Rasmussen was selected seventh overall by the Tri-City Americans in the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft. During the 2015–16 season in his rookie season, he recorded 18 goals and 25 assists in 63 games. During the 2016–17 season, he was limited to 50-of-72 games played due to injury. He recorded 32 goals and 23 assists, including a team-best 15 power-play goals, which tied for sixth most in the WHL.
Leading up to the NHL draft, Rasmussen was ranked the No. 5 North American skater by NHL Central Scouting. Craig Button of TSN described him as a solid player with size that can score at the net.