Prospect Info: 2022 8OA, Marco Kasper

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

I really hope the Wings and MBN come to the conclusion that being on Danielson's wing in the AHL is what is best for his future and not back to the SHL.

The SHL is a really good league, too. I wouldn't be mad if he was back in Skelleftea but can see the benefit to him playing in the AHL since it's smaller ice.

 

[izlez]

I hope MBN stays in Sweden this year because as a Michigan resident, it is much easier for me to watch Skelleftea games than Grand Rapids games... obviously

 

[RED WINGS STOMP]

I know it might be a long shot, but I like the idea of him being available, if a rash of injuries strikes the big club.

By no means am I taking a shot at the SHL, lots of respect for that league.

 

[AlwaysSunnyInDetroit]

The SHL is a really good league, too. I wouldn't be mad if he was back in Skelleftea but can see the benefit to him playing in the AHL since it's smaller ice.

i like the idea of him building chemistry with danielson

 

[RedHawkDown]

Kasper looks like he has way more offense than advertised.

 

[Gniwder]

Kasper looks like he has way more offense than advertised.

He's bigger, faster, and creates more chances than I expected.... but offense?

How many goals has he scored? He can take 30 shots every game and not score if all he does is shove the puck towards the net. Watch his highlights, he never gets the puck off the ice, and NHL goaltenders are too good at protecting down low. Mazur appears to have the same issue, otherwise Marco would at least have a bunch of assists.

 

[Henkka]

He's bigger, faster, and creates more chances than I expected.... but offense?

How many goals has he scored? He can take 30 shots every game and not score if all he does is shove the puck towards the net. Watch his highlights, he never gets the puck off the ice, and NHL goaltenders are too good at protecting down low. Mazur appears to have the same issue, otherwise Marco would at least have a bunch of assists.

Think Mazur is no problem. I've seen him sniping well, but most of his goals could be Holmström-styled whacking in front of the net or bounces from the ass. Just going there and fighting there.

Kasper... he really looks that, he tries too much by himself. Just start a bit more being a stupid junior kid, and maturing, more assisting, and he could become special. I think he decides a weak direct shot just too often, when royal road pass could create a easy-tap in for a linemate.

Think he should be matured with Patty Kane at some point, and then everything will change.

 

[Pavels Dog]

I know it might be a long shot, but I like the idea of him being available, if a rash of injuries strikes the big club.

By no means am I taking a shot at the SHL, lots of respect for that league.

I prefer not bouncing players around too much too early. Wings handled most of their prospects the right way since Yzerman stepped in, which is why I think the MBN treatment so far is a bit weird, it's more in line with how bad management on other clubs have handled their european prospects. Sending him to AHL when he keeps basically saying he wants to go to Skellefteå wouldn't be something I love.

How many goals has he scored?

It's not like he's been given PP looks or played with legit NHLers. Scoring is important but I'd wager Lalonde & Co. are more interested in the fact he's playing good defense, winning battles and faceoffs, and creating chances at 5v5 and 4v5. Lack of scoring is a bigger issue for a guy like Berggren who doesn't offer as much in other areas.

 

[newfy]

It's not like he's been given PP looks or played with legit NHLers. Scoring is important but I'd wager Lalonde & Co. are more interested in the fact he's playing good defense, winning battles and faceoffs, and creating chances at 5v5 and 4v5. Lack of scoring is a bigger issue for a guy like Berggren who doesn't offer as much in other areas.

All of this plus the fact hes actually creating a bunch of chances while playing without PP or with legit NHLers. If hes creating the chances that he is, eventually theyre going to go in

 

[RedHawkDown]

He's bigger, faster, and creates more chances than I expected.... but offense?

How many goals has he scored? He can take 30 shots every game and not score if all he does is shove the puck towards the net. Watch his highlights, he never gets the puck off the ice, and NHL goaltenders are too good at protecting down low. Mazur appears to have the same issue, otherwise Marco would at least have a bunch of assists.

Pretty sure the other part of offense, assists, also matters. Just saying he’s creating a lot more than you would expect from a 3C energy guy. He’s creating like Larkin was when he entered the league, and they’re legit passes and plays, not just based off energy and hustle. His IQ is much better than I expected.

 

[izlez]

He's bigger, faster, and creates more chances than I expected.... but offense?

How many goals has he scored? He can take 30 shots every game and not score if all he does is shove the puck towards the net. Watch his highlights, he never gets the puck off the ice, and NHL goaltenders are too good at protecting down low. Mazur appears to have the same issue, otherwise Marco would at least have a bunch of assists.

What even are you suggesting here? That they don't know how to lift the puck off the ice and need to go back to mini mites?

Kasper looks like he has way more offense than advertised.

I just think you weren't paying enough attention to the right advertisements

 

[Winger98]

He's bigger, faster, and creates more chances than I expected.... but offense?

How many goals has he scored? He can take 30 shots every game and not score if all he does is shove the puck towards the net. Watch his highlights, he never gets the puck off the ice, and NHL goaltenders are too good at protecting down low. Mazur appears to have the same issue, otherwise Marco would at least have a bunch of assists.

Yeah, I'm kinda in the same boat as this. Might be the best reason to send him to GR for 40 to 50 games.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Pretty sure the other part of offense, assists, also matters. Just saying he’s creating a lot more than you would expect from a 3C energy guy. He’s creating like Larkin was when he entered the league, and they’re legit passes and plays, not just based off energy and hustle. His IQ is much better than I expected.

His IQ is as good as expected for those that have been watching his game for a while now.