The Detroit Red Wings are not known for fast-tracking their prospects from junior or college hockey to the pros without some substantial seasoning in their minor league system. Still, on the rarest of occasions, a player like Carter Mazur can buck the trend. Don’t rule out the same for Detroit’s top prospect, Marco Kasper.
The last prospect to start right away was forward Lucas Raymond, who made an immediate impact upon being drafted. Raymond was immediately inserted on Detroit’s top line. If you recall, Raymond had been expected to start in Grand Rapids as the Red Wings had veteran forward Bobby Ryan in camp on a personal tryout.