If Moritz Seider has his way, nothing will change in his club future. The German ice hockey player wants to continue playing for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL.
German NHL professional Moritz Seider wants to continue playing for the Detroit Red Wings in the foreseeable future. “It’s nothing new that I feel comfortable in Detroit and that I have built a house here,” said the defender in a call with German media representatives: “The organization is the coolest, I like the team.” But there have not yet been any discussions about the period after the end of his current entry-level contract in the summer.
“Of course you think a lot about a contract like this, it has a life-changing impact on the future,” said the runner-up world champion. “Hopefully,” said the 22-year-old, “it’s long term and not something short.” He has “a lot of confidence that I will play for Detroit again next season.” Seider, who was selected sixth in the 2019 draft and has long been a mainstay at the Red Wings, emphasized that he was “looking forward to the summer. These will be interesting conversations.”
Gambling for your own good and that of the team
Detroit’s general manager Steve Yzerman “is not one to open his wallet, it will be a tough fight,” said Seider, who was named the NHL’s best rookie in June 2022 and now has to weigh up his strategy in the negotiations: “As a player, I want to I want to work out the best contract for myself so that I can be personally well positioned for the future.”
At the same time, it is important to leave space in the budget in order to be competitive as a team. “You have to find a good middle ground,” said Seider. “You can’t complete the season alone.”
