The Detroit Red Wings faced significant challenges with their defensive lineup last season, and some players didn't perform well, so here is the grade for each defenseman and goalie for the season 2023-24.
Despite being seen as a veteran D-core with offensive power and defensive ability, the defence was inconsistent. Most of the defensemen either played at extremes, with no middle ground. Goaltending was also not that good. Carrying three goalies had benefits, but questions remained about their reliability in the playoffs.
Moritz Seider: A
82GP 9G 33A 42Pts
Seider was the team's most reliable defenseman, playing difficult minutes against top competition. At 23, he already impressively handles a massive shutdown role.