The NHL has issued a statement on Detroit Red Wings center Marco Kasper
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The NHL has issued an official statement regarding Detroit Red Wings forward Marco Kasper following his standout rookie season last year.
One of the highlights of the Red Wings' 2024-25 season has been Marco Kasper's rookie year. He tied for third among NHL rookies in even-strength goals, with 17, and had 156 hits, finishing second on the Wings roster in that category.
According to NHL.com, the player is expected to have an even bigger impact in his second year.
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Kasper ended the season with 19 goals, 18 assists, and 37 points. His efforts earned him the Red Wings Rookie of the Year by Detroit Sports Media.
On social media, the NHL included him on a list of players who could have a breakout season this year, among players such as Carolina Hurricanes' Logan Stankoven, Chicago Blackhawks' Frank Nazar, and Dallas Stars' Mavrik Bourque.
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The Wings will have high expectations entering the next season. Management, coaches, and fans all hope to see Kasper have a strong start to the year.
With opportunities to play alongside the Wings' top scorers at even strength and lead his own power play unit, the 21-year-old Austrian center is expected to thrive under head coach Todd McLellan, as he did in the second half of the last season.
Recent videos surfaced showing Kasper making spectacular moves on the ice during a summer league game, suggesting his training is going well and he should be ready to compete at the top of his capabilities going into training camp and the regular season.
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