This might be a hot take since people also called him a reach, but I think Nate Danielson could potentially be even better than Kasper. I think he was super slept on because he wasn't on that strong of a team and regularly had to play against one of the best prospects since McDavid. For now since we've had more time with Kasper I'd say he's projected slightly higher, but I think Danielson has a higher potential ceiling.
When Yzerman drafted Seider he said "Google him." When I googled Danielson and compared the shift by shift to Benson it was clear that Benson was on a good team and cheated for all of his offense where Danielson was on a bad team and had to play defense, transport the puck and create opportunities for himself and others. BIG difference! I think Benson is going to be a "How he went from" video a la Mattie Savoie.
Danielson may have higher offensive potential but both have a 2C ceiling. They are two similar players, much like JT and Copp(here's hoping at least they can put the puck in the net unlike those two)
@@vmi4172 Yeah, sometimes it seems like players forget how to put the puck in the net when the join the team. Defense is important but it's less important when you score more goals.
Kasper was a riser throughout the build up to the 2022 draft and was an obvious pick for the Wings. He had good numbers last season at Rogle as the team wasn't the best around him and that cameo appearance for Detroit WITH A BROKEN KNEECAP showed what sort of character this guy is. He's also very versatile and can play either wing as well as center which will stand him in good stead for the future. I don't see him making the roster from camp unless he beats out someone like veleno but he would be better served playing meaningful minutes in GR rather than 4th line in Detroit IMHO. He's going to be a good, reliable NHL player for Detroit for years to come.
He'll get 40 points a year and be a tough, hard to the net, two way player for the Wings. A team full of guys like this will win cups. Having two or three superstars (EDM, TOR, PIT) without a bunch of guys like this doesn't get you to where SY wants to go.
Everyone expects Stevie Y to draft stars, no matter who he gets. I'm really curious how Stevie landed on taking two similar players in back to back drafts.
I am okay with both as that was all that was left.. They needed a RCH and that was Danielson's intangible. What gets me is drafting a goalie and 2 defenders in the second round of the 2023 draft surpassing all sorts of forwards available. This team needs scoring desperately. Both Cleveland and Gibson need a lot of work too.
Not only did SY draft 2 similar C's back to back but he also signed 2 similar C's back to back at the same time, JT and Copp, to similar overpaid, over-termed contracts never less the less. As a Wings fan this makes no sense to me but🤷♂
SHL Is probably the best League in Europe and Its even harder to get points in Europe than in America cause hockey Is not that fast here even David krejci proved it that its harder. I think Kasper Is doing really good in SHL for his age
Comparisons to Anthony Cirelli and Nils Höglander were the projections for Kaspar and probably fueling his rise in the draft rankings. I suppose SY was heavily scouting Jonathan Lekkerimäki and decided to pass on him....... so we got lucky and at least with Kasper and see where this turns out.
He's also the person who draft Vasy, Point, Kucherov, and traded for Sergachev. Your point is...? And yes, I know people, don't feed the troll. But it's just so fun to watch them squirm.
Another nada Yzerman bashing post lol lol lol lol lol. This is getting boring. You're easier to predict than the sunrise. Don't forget to double check my grammar.
A defensively responsible center?
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This might be a hot take since people also called him a reach, but I think Nate Danielson could potentially be even better than Kasper. I think he was super slept on because he wasn't on that strong of a team and regularly had to play against one of the best prospects since McDavid. For now since we've had more time with Kasper I'd say he's projected slightly higher, but I think Danielson has a higher potential ceiling.
I totally agree on the ceiling but I feel danielson will take an extra year or 2 total to develop BUT, will take a top or middle pairing out the gate
theres an interview with bedard somewhere out there and said that nate danielson was one of the hardest players hes ever played against
When Yzerman drafted Seider he said "Google him." When I googled Danielson and compared the shift by shift to Benson it was clear that Benson was on a good team and cheated for all of his offense where Danielson was on a bad team and had to play defense, transport the puck and create opportunities for himself and others. BIG difference! I think Benson is going to be a "How he went from" video a la Mattie Savoie.
Danielson may have higher offensive potential but both have a 2C ceiling. They are two similar players, much like JT and Copp(here's hoping at least they can put the puck in the net unlike those two)
@@vmi4172 Yeah, sometimes it seems like players forget how to put the puck in the net when the join the team. Defense is important but it's less important when you score more goals.
Kasper was a riser throughout the build up to the 2022 draft and was an obvious pick for the Wings. He had good numbers last season at Rogle as the team wasn't the best around him and that cameo appearance for Detroit WITH A BROKEN KNEECAP showed what sort of character this guy is. He's also very versatile and can play either wing as well as center which will stand him in good stead for the future. I don't see him making the roster from camp unless he beats out someone like veleno but he would be better served playing meaningful minutes in GR rather than 4th line in Detroit IMHO. He's going to be a good, reliable NHL player for Detroit for years to come.
He'll get 40 points a year and be a tough, hard to the net, two way player for the Wings. A team full of guys like this will win cups. Having two or three superstars (EDM, TOR, PIT) without a bunch of guys like this doesn't get you to where SY wants to go.
Pittsburgh rode two to three stars to three Stanley Cups
Great pick
Everyone expects Stevie Y to draft stars, no matter who he gets. I'm really curious how Stevie landed on taking two similar players in back to back drafts.
I am okay with both as that was all that was left.. They needed a RCH and that was Danielson's intangible.
What gets me is drafting a goalie and 2 defenders in the second round of the 2023 draft surpassing all sorts of forwards available. This team needs scoring desperately. Both Cleveland and Gibson need a lot of work too.
Not only did SY draft 2 similar C's back to back but he also signed 2 similar C's back to back at the same time, JT and Copp, to similar overpaid, over-termed contracts never less the less. As a Wings fan this makes no sense to me but🤷♂
Go wings
He's got snarl, skill and we need him to hit. I believe in the Yzerplan.
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SHL Is probably the best League in Europe and Its even harder to get points in Europe than in America cause hockey Is not that fast here even David krejci proved it that its harder. I think Kasper Is doing really good in SHL for his age
If you play one line vets one line jr.they will compete against each other net will be full
Comparisons to Anthony Cirelli and Nils Höglander were the projections for Kaspar and probably fueling his rise in the draft rankings. I suppose SY was heavily scouting Jonathan Lekkerimäki and decided to pass on him....... so we got lucky and at least with Kasper and see where this turns out.
If the Wings can build a team that lets in only 2 goals a game, they just have to score 3. Slowly but surely
i see him being a higher skilled Cirelli. Which is an incredible pick up if it comes to fruition
Apparently, the key to building a championship team is to carry (no fewer than) 6, 3rd line centers 😆
Everyone knows defence doesn’t win championships
Another yzerman draft busts taking a 3rd liner in the top 10 😂
another yzerman bust lol
this is the guy that drafted brett howden, slater koekkoek & brett connolly in the 1st round why am I surprised lol
He's also the person who draft Vasy, Point, Kucherov, and traded for Sergachev. Your point is...?
And yes, I know people, don't feed the troll. But it's just so fun to watch them squirm.
only one was first round the others were picks later on made on scouts advice not yzerman lol@@tadaskay79
Shouldn’t you be masturbating to your ASMR girls?
Another nada Yzerman bashing post lol lol lol lol lol. This is getting boring. You're easier to predict than the sunrise. Don't forget to double check my grammar.
stop crying lol @@joshuacooper7304