This Red Wing is expected to take Detroit back into the playoffs
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A standout young Detroit Red Wings player is expected to play a major role in helping the team get back to the playoffs.
The Detroit Red Wings are entering a crucial season. As they celebrate their Centennial season, the team could either stop its playoff-missing streak at nine years, or extend it to a full decade.
Of course, players, coaches, and managers will do all they can to win.
Entering the season, a player emerged as a potential game changer for the Wings.
Kasper To Emerge As Top Game-Changing Forward This Season
In the offseason, Kasper opened up about how important it is for him to compete hard for the Red Wings, and he's in a great position to make it happen after a summer of training.
"At the beginning of the offseason, you always focus on getting bigger and stronger so that's a big part of it. I'm trying to improve my shot even more so that I'm more dangerous offensively. Otherwise, it's just trying to get a bit better in all those small details. That's what's important at this high of a level."
"It's one of the best and greatest organizations in the NHL. I'm really proud to be part of the organization. Everybody wears the Winged Wheel with pride, and you can see guys all want to play for the Red Wings. It's a lot of fun and with this being the [Centennial season], it's going to be really cool."
"It's one of the best and greatest organizations in the NHL. I'm really proud to be part of the organization. Everybody wears the Winged Wheel with pride, and you can see guys all want to play for the Red Wings. It's a lot of fun and with this being the [Centennial season], it's going to be really cool."
Maietta Sports Media recently posted a video online in which they discuss Kasper's tools and qualities that will help the Wings win:
"He battles hard every shift. He never takes his foot off the gas and he's always willing to go to the dirty areas. That's the type of mentality that wins games in the NHL and it's something Detroit is going to rely on heavily. Add in his physical edge and his willingness to finish checks and he's already playing a style that fits perfectly in the Red Wings' identity."
Last season, Kasper, the 2024-25 rookie of the year in Detroit, scored 37 points, including 17 goals, in 77 games with the Wings.
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SEPTEMBRE 15 | 320 ANSWERS This Red Wing is expected to take Detroit back into the playoffs Do you think Marco Kasper will score 50 points next season? | ||
| Yes | 238 | 74.4 % |
| No | 82 | 25.6 % |
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