NHL.com had a panel of writers discuss their “top rookie tournament players,” and Marco Kasper earned a mention from NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti:
Marco Kasper, Detroit Red Wings
The center became the first 18-year-old to play for the Red Wings since Martin Lapointe in 1991 when he made his NHL debut against the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 2, but fractured his kneecap in that game and was out the rest of the season. Now healthy, Kasper will be looking to earn a roster spot with Detroit to begin the season and the NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City will be the first step. The No. 8 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, has offensive potential, as evidenced by his 23 points (eight goals, 15 assists) in 52 games with Rogle BK of the Swedish Hockey League last season, and is responsible defensively, but needs repetition to adjust to the North American game. It will be interesting to see what he can do playing against other top prospects in Traverse City. – Tom Gulitti, staff writer
Continued; Kasper displayed pace and snarl on Thursday night.
