Sean Shapiro took in every game at the Red Wings’ 2023 Prospect Tournament, and this morning, on his Substack, he offers scouting reports on 38 of the prospects who attended the tournament. He’s not particularly bullish on any of the Wings’ top prospects:
Marco Kasper — There were some frustrating moments for Kasper in this tournament, he was constantly a target for opponents, and probably should have had more than just two assists — he didn’t get some of the finishing to match his setups.
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Elmer Soderblom — Truthfully, I’m not sure why he played in this showcase. He was in the NHL last season, and while he has some flaws, this prospect tournament felt like it should have been a step below him. And he played that way. Yes, he scored in each game, but for a player with NHL experience and his size, he needed to have a larger impact.
William Wallinder — Detroit didn’t win a game, but they were the better team for most of the tournament when Wallinder was on the ice. That’s one of the biggest compliments I can give to the defenseman, who played a quiet, but effective game throughout the tournament. There were times I would have like to see him seize an offensive opportunity, but that is nitpicking.
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