Michael Brandsegg-Nygård is navigating a decision about where to play for the 2024-25 season after joining the Red Wings for training camp. While his physicality and shot impressed during preseason, he was not expected to make the NHL roster. The Red Wings preferred he play in Grand Rapids, but Brandsegg-Nygård expressed a strong desire to stay in Sweden, believing that competing in a league where winning matters would be more beneficial for his development. Yzerman has a history of advocating for prospects to gain experience before transitioning to North American professional hockey, which aligns with Brandsegg-Nygård's decision to spend the upcoming season in Sweden.