Kasper was the eighth overall pick of the Red Wings in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old has played one NHL game, back in the 2022-23 season, but has spent the majority of his professional career in the AHL. He has 37 points (15G / 22A) in 73 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).m
Kasper made his NHL debut Sunday but did not play Tuesday vs. Montreal as he is dealing with a lower-body injury and is now expected to miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season. The 18-year-old played 14:59 TOI in his debut, picking up one SOG.
Kasper made his NHL debut Sunday but will not be available to play Tuesday vs. Montreal as he is dealing with a lower-body injury. The 18-year-old played 14:59 TOI in his debut, picking up one SOG.
Kasper had eight goals, 15 assists, 72 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 52 games with Rogle BK of the SHL and has been recalled to the Detroit Red Wings late Thursday night. The 18-year-old is Detroit's 2022 first-round pick (eight overall).
