DETROIT – Marco Kasper has progressed considerably from the player Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde said looked like a deer in the headlights a year ago in training camp. Kasper capped his 2024 preseason Friday with a two-goal performance in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena.

Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde says he has never undestood the drama surrounding who makes the roster coming out of training camp. “Grand Rapids is two hours away,” Lalonde said.

The Detroit Red Wings gave their regulars a third chance to show something — only for them to be shown up by a promising young prospect, Marco Kasper.