People have been telling me on this board I’m too optimistic and saying that SHL success doesn’t matter when I talked about Mo Seider and Berggren. I was right about these guys being successes, and I’m confident I’ll be just as right about Kasper.
Right now Kasper has exactly as many points as Raymond in the SHL in his D+1 while being far more impactful in all 3 zones. He’s an elite skater with a ton of hockey smarts. The way Kasper plays the game will translate over.
You could say that Kasper has the CEILING of a Mario Lemieux that plays Selke-level defense. And you could be over the moon with how he's developing thus far, and I'd be happy you're that encouraged, and I'd join you in my excited anticipation for what we hope to see pan out.
But being a safe bet and being a guarantee still aren't the same. Until the kid is ready for the big club - and likely takes a couple seasons to settle in once he's here - it's all (highly educated) guesses.
Geek out to your heart's content. Nothing wrong with that. But it's not like Yzerman already has Kasper penciled into the lineup for 2024, and is already making (or completely ruling out) trades accordingly. Even with what may be considered a high probability, there are contingencies and other options being prepared for.
Saying that Kasper is on your no-trade list is fine.
Saying he's a lock to be as good or better than guys already scoring PPG in the NHL is another thing altogether.