Marco Kasper is a speedy and skilled forward with so much to like in his game. With a strong willingness to play in the high-danger areas of the ice, he will take a beating to create scoring chances and drive offense. Playing at an extremely high pace, his feet are constantly moving, and he’s able to build up a ton of speed quickly through crossovers and quick cuts. His speed makes him difficult to defend on the rush as he can easily beat defenders wide when attacking the zone. When going wide isn’t an option, he has the puck skills to play one-on-one and beat his man with the use of quick hands. With how intense he plays, it’s no surprise that he thrives in tight spaces where his high-end motor enables him to drive through checks and win battles on the board for possession of the puck. He doesn’t back down or shy away in these instances one bit. Because of this skill, he directly makes positive impacts to his teams overall possession time while on offense. He doesn’t have the greatest velocity on his shot, however, which limits his effectiveness from further out when putting the puck on net. This is something he will eventually get better at as he builds up strength but again, he succeeds because of how well he is able to get to the front of the net. With how strong his effort level is, it’s no surprise that he is already showing signs of a solid two-way player. He’s got some versatility as well, with the option of placing him down the middle or on the wing depending on the set of circumstances. The offensive production may never be elite at the NHL level for him, but the micro-stats is where Kasper will be very impactful given his willingness and determination to attack with ferocity.

– FCHockey’s 2022 NHL Draft Guide