Red Wing observations after last night's OT loss in Boston.
1) Lucas Raymond is a star. A threat every time the puck is on his stick. Strong hands with a wicked wrist/snap shot.
2) I don't see a reason why Marco Kasper plays another game in the AHL. He gets around the ice, is attentive, and competitive. He's a winner.
3) Simon Edvinsson (turns 22 in February) will be a force when he's 24. He'll be a 55-70 point D Man is his prime.
4) I think the Wings are 4 forwards short. They have some "duplicates" among the group.
5) And they need 3 upgrades on the blue line and a backbone goalie. It's time to play Cossa and ease him into a #1. He turns 23 next fall. (Swayman made his debut at 22).
6) They have the bones to be a perennial playoff team starting in two years. MAYBE next year if they upgrade by signing, trading, and/or developing, 4-5 Top 9 players.
7) If Colorado can't make Rantanen work, I think the Rantanen/Detroit marriage would be love for both.