Marco Kasper might give the Detroit Red Wings a much-needed boost early in the season. The team called up the 2022 eighth overall draft pick from the Grand Rapids Griffins on Friday under emergency conditions, though they didn’t specify the reason. This suggests they’re down to 11 healthy forwards, likely due to an injury or illness from Thursday’s 5-2 loss to the New York Rangers.
Kasper, 20, will be in the lineup on Saturday against Nashville. Despite a strong training camp and preseason, he was sent down on October 6, just before the final roster deadline. He had a solid offseason, adding strength and showing more polish compared to last year.
In two games with the Griffins, Kasper recorded a goal, an assist, and seven penalty minutes. He made his NHL debut on April 2, 2023, in a 5-2 win over Toronto, which remains his only NHL game so far.
