DetroitRedWings.com’s Jonathan Mills filed a notebook article in which he looks back at Red Wings prospect and Arizona State University senior forward Robert Mastrosimone’s remarks made during the Red Wings’ summer development camp:
After three seasons at Boston University, Robert Mastrosimone wanted a change of scenery. So in April, the Detroit Red Wings forward prospect entered the NCAA’s transfer portal and announced the following month that he committed to Arizona State.
“There was a lot of thought with my family, my advisor and everyone close to me that went into that decision,” said Mastrosimone, who was Detroit’s 54th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. “It was the right thing for me. I thought I needed a fresh start just to get out in front of some new eyes, new teammates, new coaches, new area to get my game to that next level.”
Mastrosimone enjoyed a standout season at Boston in 2021-22, setting career-highs in goals (11), assists (14) and points (25) in 34 games. In three seasons with the Terriers, Mastrosimone recorded 21 goals and 29 assists in 83 games. According to the 21-year-old, navigating the transfer portal was advantageous.
“It’s kind of like recruiting all over again,” Mastrosimone said. “But it was a really cool experience being able to talk to all different coaches, hear what everyone has to say and hear how everyone wants to coach their team.”
