The scouting report on 2024 Detroit Red Wings first-round draft pick Michael Brandsegg-Nygard was that his style of play was going to suit him well in the North American game.
Saturday, there was ample evidence being offered that MBN’s game isn’t well-suited for the European game.
Nearing the midway point of Saturday’s game against Denmark at the IIHF World Championship, Norway’s Brandsegg-Nygard was assessed a major for interference and a game misconduct. Going into the corner to retrieve the puck, Brandsegg-Nygard delivered a reverse hit to Danish defenseman Anders Koch. His arm did appear to come out and connect slightly with Koch’s head, but it certainly wasn’t a deliberate shot by…