Detroit Red Wings rookie Marco Kasper has already earned a promotion
Detroit Red Wings rookie forward Marco Kasper has earned a promotion thanks to his strong play, and he plans on making the most of it.
While the Detroit Red Wings may have dropped all three of their games during their California road swing, one positive they can look toward is the play of 20-year-old rookie forward Marco Kasper.
Detroit's first-round draft selection in 2022 is getting his first real taste of NHL action (he previously played one NHL game before this season in which he suffered a broken kneecap) and has proven that he can play at the highest level.
Not only did Kasper register his first-career NHL goal on Friday against the Anaheim Ducks, but he sniped home a power-play goal on Monday against the San Jose Sharks.
Thanks to his strong play, Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde promoted him to the second line; he'll be flanked by Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane for tonight's game against the New York Islanders.
For Kasper, scoring goals is fun - but he's prioritizing the overall team's success ahead of his own personal statistics.
Not only has Kasper demonstrated an offensive touch, but he can also play with a physical edge as noted by DeBrincat.
Kasper hopes to help the Red Wings stop the bleeding and end their winless skid in front of the home fans at Little Caesars Arena.
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NOVEMBRE 21 | 93 ANSWERS Detroit Red Wings rookie Marco Kasper has already earned a promotion Which Red Wings rookie will make the biggest impact when their time comes? | ||
| Marco Kasper | 48 | 51.6 % |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | 40 | 43 % |
| Carter Mazur | 5 | 5.4 % |
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