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Michael Rasmussen Still Viewed As A Center

04/19/2018 at 12:56pm EDT

from Ansar Khan of Mlive,

"He's learning how to (play wing)," Horcoff said. "He's normally been a center. We know him to be that and view him as that. But at the same time, it's always good to learn how to play wing, which makes him more of a complete player."

Horcoff said Rasmussen is skating much better. That was the main concern when he was drafted. He has tremendous hands and offensive instincts.

"When he first started playing (the wing) it took a little bit, but once the playoffs started he found his groove and is more comfortable," Horcoff said. "He's hard on the puck. With his size and strength in that league he's hard to knock off the puck down low.

"He's making some great offensive plays, some great passes, showing some really good vision from below the tops of the circles, which is a nice asset to go along with his good hands and scoring touch out front."

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