MLive’s Ansar Khan posted a profile of Red Wings prospect Carter Mazur, who’s a bit of a…shift disturber:
“I would say I like (ticking) people off,” Mazur said. “That’s a big part of my game, so I feel like when that’s going on and getting under people’s skin, that’s what I consider a ‘B’ game. “A (game), I would consider I’m doing all that and adding skill, good passing, scoring goals.”
He added, “I love chirping. Don’t care who you are. It makes hockey a lot of fun.”
The left wing from Jackson, drafted 70th (third round) in 2021, is ready for his first full pro season in Grand Rapids, where he had six points (three goals, three assists) in six games to close out 2022-23, after two years in college that included an NCAA Championship in 2022.
“It is my life-long dream to be a Detroit Red Wing,” Mazur said. “I’m close to it, but it’s still far away. I don’t want to be someone who just sticks around for a couple of games and gets sent down. I want to be a player that competes and does everything. That’s my main focus, along with learning from older guys.
“If I’m in Grand Rapids, I’m in a good spot, but I want to be with the big club. I’m in a good spot either way.”
He’ll be better prepared after gaining weight and adding strength. He checked in at 177 during development camp last month at Little Caesars Arena, when his goal was to gain one pound per week this offseason. He hoped to achieve it by working with team dietician Lisa McDowell and by eating a lot of his mom’s beef burritos.
