Sean Shapiro examines game footage to get a handle on Red Wings prospect Marco Kasper via Shapiro’s Substack this morning:
He had an OK tournament, there were some frustrating moments, especially as Detroit lost all three games, but he rebounded offensively with a pair of assists in the final game against the Toronto Maple Leafs prospects.
Despite not scoring a goal, he was tied for the team lead in shots over three games with Elmer Soderblom and Cross Hanas.
Remember that Kasper played one NHL game last season, but got hurt, and missed out on the opportunity to play more. Based off the Red Wings moves in free agency, he’s likely going to start this season in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins, but I do expect him to play some NHL games this season.
Anyways, let’s actually look at some film and what the Wings might have in store with the Austrian center who had 23 points in 52 SHL games last season with Rogle.
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