This afternoon, the Detroit News’s Ted Kulfan examines the Red Wings’ 2023 Prospect Tournament roster, discussing players of interest to watch as the Wings get underway in Traverse City against Dallas tomorrow at 6:30 PM (to be streamed on DetroitRedWings.com):
▶ Sebastian Cossa, goaltender: The 2021 first-round pick (15th overall) will likely begin the season in Grand Rapids after an impressive finish last season in Toledo, helping lead the Walleye to the conference finals. Cossa isn’t yet on the NHL radar, but a good season with the Griffins could possibly open the door in 2024. The organization liked how Cossa progressed last season.
▶ Nate Danielson, center: The Wings’ first-round pick in June (ninth overall) has an opportunity to make the Wings change their minds. The expected route for Danielson is sending him back to junior hockey in Brandon (WHL) for another season. But if Danielson shows enough in this camp, then in the exhibition season, there’s a chance the Wings send him to Grand Rapids instead. Danielson was a diligent, trusted two-way player in juniors. Will it translate to this tournament against some of the best NHL prospects?
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▶ Carter Mazur, wing: The way the Wings’ roster is currently constructed, it seems impossible for Mazur to crack the opening-night lineup. But again, injuries do happen, and Mazur can help his cause with an impressive prospects tournament. The abrasive Jackson native didn’t look out of place playing for Team USA at the world championships last spring (four points in 10 games), and opened eyes during a brief stay with the Griffins (six points in six games).
Continued; Detroit also plays Columbus on Saturday at 3:30 PM, and Toronto on Sunday at 2 PM.
