kipwinger 8,742 Report post Posted April 2, 2023 Kasper and Edvinsson in for the Red Wings tonight, Wallinder and Mazur playing for GR today. F*ckin' A. 4 13dangledangle, Akakabuto, The 91 of Ryans and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,019 Report post Posted April 2, 2023 Kasper to center the second line between Copp and Raymond. 2 Walman6million and Akakabuto reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diehardredwingsfan58 164 Report post Posted April 2, 2023 Let the Kasper era begin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walman6million 250 Report post Posted April 2, 2023 Was at the Seattle Thunderbirds game last night and half way through the game it registered in my brain that my old fishing buddy who scouts the WHL for the Islanders might be there. Sure enough I went up to the top balcony and he was there. He was scouting the thunderbird goalies and Gracyn Sawchyn apparently. (I wouldn't mind drafting Sawchyn) But anyway, he's a michigan guy so of course I asked what he thought about the Wings these days. He said Kasper and Edvinsson are super exciting prospects. And he puts Kasper at the same level as Barzal (who he was heavily responsible for in scouting for the Isles). The only other thing we really talked about of note besides fishing, was Korchinski. Chicago drafted this kid right ahead of Kasper. Bros, he's super good. Excellent skating, excellent passing, QBs basically every play, plays high like a forward and loves to rack up assists. We're going to have to deal with that from Chiacgo soon. 1 The 91 of Ryans reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLGTrico 655 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 All four Yzerman top 10 picks on the ice at the end of the second period Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
town123 225 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 He looked pretty good to me. Only one shift I thought he was behind the pace and then putting his hand on the puck on another shift. Otherwise, wow, finding his guy in our d-zone, smacking folks and driving the net. How many games has Eddog played for us? He can't go over 10 right? Or does that not matter now. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,742 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) I agree that Kasper looked fine. He definitely looked like a kid who just got thrown into the deep end (which he was) but he kept up and didn't look overwhelmed. I obviously really liked him kicking off the scrum that got Bunting ejected. I really like this approach with Kasper. Give him a few games to see how hard and how fast the NHL is and then give him an entire offseason to work on things before camp. He'll be ready. As far as Edvinsson goes, he can't play more than 8 games or else he'll burn a year on his entry level deal but the team has already said they're not going to cross that threshold. Edited April 3, 2023 by kipwinger 1 town123 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,019 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 Edvinsson is going to be so ******* good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,742 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 He's already really really hard for forwards to beat. His defense is already so good and he's a super heads up passer. Reminds me a lot of Ryan Suter at a young age. Probably not gonna score a ton of goals, but will have 40 assists per season (or whatever) and be an absolute rock defensively. During that scrum with all the young guys and Bunting I was thinking to myself "I can't wait until our guys fill out" because you can just see we've got a bunch of workhorses who still have teenager bodies. When Edvinsson is 6'6 and 225-230 lbs and strong he's never going to lose a puck battle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, kipwinger said: He's already really really hard for forwards to beat. His defense is already so good and he's a super heads up passer. Reminds me a lot of Ryan Suter at a young age. Probably not gonna score a ton of goals, but will have 40 assists per season (or whatever) and be an absolute rock defensively. During that scrum with all the young guys and Bunting I was thinking to myself "I can't wait until our guys fill out" because you can just see we've got a bunch of workhorses who still have teenager bodies. When Edvinsson is 6'6 and 225-230 lbs and strong he's never going to lose a puck battle. Edvinsson's ceiling is going to depend entirely on Yzerman and whether or not Stevie pulls his head out of his ass and cleans up the non existant OFF ICE / OFF SEASON gains the team cant seem to make. If all these Euros go "home" during the off season and play pickleball and PS5 with their little brothers, they wont get any better. If Yzerman can develop a culture of these guys all making Detroit their home and they all train together over the summer, sky is the limit. Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond had mediocre seasons this year because they both jerked off last summer. The NHL is a full time job. Yzerman needs to set that tone. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,742 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jonas Mahonas said: Edvinsson's ceiling is going to depend entirely on Yzerman and whether or not Stevie pulls his head out of his ass and cleans up the non existant OFF ICE / OFF SEASON gains the team cant seem to make. If all these Euros go "home" during the off season and play pickleball and PS5 with their little brothers, they wont get any better. If Yzerman can develop a culture of these guys all making Detroit their home and they all train together over the summer, sky is the limit. Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond had mediocre seasons this year because they both jerked off last summer. The NHL is a full time job. Yzerman needs to set that tone. For what it's worth, I saw in an interview with Villi Husso that he plans to spend the offseason in Detroit. Not sure if that's the plan for other guys or not. I'd definitely like to see all of our young guns (Raymond, Kasper, Mazur, Wallinder, and Edvinsson) on the Michael Rasmussen training plan though. Raymond especially needs work in the size AND speed department. The rest of those guys just need to fill out. 1 Jonas Mahonas reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walman6million 250 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 1 hour ago, town123 said: He looked pretty good to me. Only one shift I thought he was behind the pace and then putting his hand on the puck on another shift. Otherwise, wow, finding his guy in our d-zone, smacking folks and driving the net. How many games has Eddog played for us? He can't go over 10 right? Or does that not matter now. 48 minutes ago, kipwinger said: I agree that Kasper looked fine. He definitely looked like a kid who just got thrown into the deep end (which he was) but he kept up and didn't look overwhelmed. I obviously really liked him kicking off the scrum that got Bunting ejected. I really like this approach with Kasper. Give him a few games to see how hard and how fast the NHL is and then give him an entire offseason to work on things before camp. He'll be ready. As far as Edvinsson goes, he can't play more than 8 games or else he'll burn a year on his entry level deal but the team has already said they're not going to cross that threshold. Considering this is his first time ever competeing on NA ice, and hes barely practiced with our team, id say he did pretty freaking good for an 18 year old 2C lol. Hes got the fearless gene like Seider and Bert. Hes gonna move Larkin to 2C where he belongs in the next few seasons. The Wings didnt even trust Larkin to play center at this age... I think the Wings should let Eddogg play past 9 games. We know hes a stud in the making, so burn an ELC year and get him on a longer contract at lower AAV sooner. 2 Rick D and 13dangledangle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLGTrico 655 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 2 hours ago, town123 said: He looked pretty good to me. Only one shift I thought he was behind the pace and then putting his hand on the puck on another shift. Otherwise, wow, finding his guy in our d-zone, smacking folks and driving the net. How many games has Eddog played for us? He can't go over 10 right? Or does that not matter now. I'm pretty sure it's nine games before you burn off a year of the ELC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jonas Mahonas said: Edvinsson's ceiling is going to depend entirely on Yzerman and whether or not Stevie pulls his head out of his ass and cleans up the non existant OFF ICE / OFF SEASON gains the team cant seem to make. If all these Euros go "home" during the off season and play pickleball and PS5 with their little brothers, they wont get any better. If Yzerman can develop a culture of these guys all making Detroit their home and they all train together over the summer, sky is the limit. Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond had mediocre seasons this year because they both jerked off last summer. The NHL is a full time job. Yzerman needs to set that tone. Yzerman needs some dudes who are willing to do what it takes… Edited April 3, 2023 by F.Michael 1 Jonas Mahonas reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walman6million 250 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 16 minutes ago, F.Michael said: Yzerman needs some dudes who are willing to do what it takes… I never understood why Zed and company had southern accents in that movie. They were in LA. Would be sick if SY just signed Lucic and Gudas and called it an offseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Walman6million said: I never understood why Zed and company had southern accents in that movie. They were in LA. Would be sick if SY just signed Lucic and Gudas and called it an offseason. Cliche Redneck/Hillbilly types? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walman6million 250 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 49 minutes ago, F.Michael said: Cliche Redneck/Hillbilly types? Yea that movie sucks. Tarantino only made it so he could say the N word. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Walman6million said: Yea that movie sucks. You wouldn’t know a good movie if it jumped up and bit you in the schmeckel. 49 minutes ago, Walman6million said: Tarantino only made it so he could say the N word. That’s like every movie of his. Edited April 3, 2023 by F.Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,019 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 48 minutes ago, Walman6million said: Yea that movie sucks. Tarantino only made it so he could say the N word. It's no Purple Rain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walman6million 250 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 19 minutes ago, The 91 of Ryans said: It's no Purple Rain Prince doesnt drop enough N bombs in his lyrics to be cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walman6million 250 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 I just noticed Kasper is listed as injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axl Foley 334 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 6 hours ago, Walman6million said: Considering this is his first time ever competeing on NA ice, and hes barely practiced with our team, id say he did pretty freaking good for an 18 year old 2C lol. Hes got the fearless gene like Seider and Bert. Hes gonna move Larkin to 2C where he belongs in the next few seasons. The Wings didnt even trust Larkin to play center at this age... I think the Wings should let Eddogg play past 9 games. We know hes a stud in the making, so burn an ELC year and get him on a longer contract at lower AAV sooner. Kasper is not pushing Larkin down. Copp maybe, but not Larkin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walman6million 250 Report post Posted April 3, 2023 31 minutes ago, Axl Foley said: Kasper is not pushing Larkin down. Copp maybe, but not Larkin. Kasper is gonna be a 90 pt selke caliber powerfoward center by age 23 Larkin is f***ed bro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLGTrico 655 Report post Posted April 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Walman6million said: Kasper is gonna be a 90 pt selke caliber powerfoward center by age 23 Larkin is f***ed bro I've seen people compare Kasper to Zetterberg, and minus the power forward part, a 90 point selke caliber center sounds a lot like Zetterberg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walman6million 250 Report post Posted April 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, TLGTrico said: I've seen people compare Kasper to Zetterberg, and minus the power forward part, a 90 point selke caliber center sounds a lot like Zetterberg Kasper just plays a more in your face aggressive style than Zberg I'd say 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
