Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin lists 7 NHL sophomores who may have “break-out” second seasons, and he includes Red Wings forward Marco Kasper in his list:
Marco Kasper, C (Detroit Red Wings)
Kasper struggled early in his rookie season before becoming one of the most impressive rookies in the second half. The Austrian center played a bit down the middle and on the wing but looks set to serve between Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane on the second line. That alone should help Kasper’s numbers, but his increased confidence after how he played after January should make him feel good. A 50-point season should be on the cards this year.
Continued; Kasper is the real deal in my opinion, and I do expect him to “break out” and hit the 50-point mark soon. He’s a rich man’s Valtteri Filppula, with a little less speed and a lot more snarl.
