The Athletic’s Corey Pronman picked 32 (actually a little more than 32) prospects which intrigue him ahead of the start of NHL training camps, and his pick for the Red Wings has, thus far, proven to be worth the hype:
Detroit Red Wings: Marco Kasper, C: Marco Kasper is still just a teenager and will need to make a strong impression to make the Wings, as Detroit acquired several veteran forwards over the summer. Still, after being selected in the top 10, expectations are high for him. Whether he makes it difficult for Detroit to cut him or looks a few years away will be something to watch as he enters his first NHL camp.
Continued (paywall); I don’t expect Kasper to make the team out of training camp, barring a significant injury, but he’s going to be competing on the periphery of the roster, and the 19-year-old hopes to make a strong initial impression over the course of this weekend’s 2023 Prospect Tournament.
After finishing his high school diploma (in Sweden) last spring, Kasper trained with his father/agent Marco’s pro team, Klagenfurt AC, and he’s ready to put his professional pedigree to work.
