Moritz Seider makes his true feelings clear on the Detroit Red Wings playoff drought
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Moritz Seider the Detroit Red Wings' top defenseman, knows he and the team have work to do. Even stars like Sidney Crosby or Connor McDavid are never perfect, but Seider's consistency shines.
"You want to be better on the penalty kill and power play. Other than that, 5-on-5 you don't want to get scored on. In the D-zone, there are still some things to improve - try not to think ahead too much, try not to cheat the game, play honest, stay underneath people. Just really be a dominant force out there against the top lines.»
He had a strong season with 212 hits, 181 blocked shots, and over 25 minutes of ice time per game, despite a minus-5 rating.
He wants to sharpen his defensive play by staying focused and avoiding rushed decisions.
Offensively, Seider needs to boost his production.
He's creating chances, with a 49.4% Corsi For despite starting just 44.9% of shifts in the offensive zone.
His 44% shot-through rate was second-best among Wings defensemen, showing he's contributing but needs to capitalize more.
Unless General Manager Steve Yzerman makes a major trade, Seider will be Detroit's top blueliner in 2025-26.
As a durable player who rarely misses games, he must elevate his play and teammates in all zones.
Seider is also emerging as a leader for a younger defense, including Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, and prospect Axel Sandin-Pellikka, who may join soon.
Seider understands the Red Wings must improve to end their playoff drought.
Beyond his on-ice impact, he needs to guide the blue line in the locker room to help Detroit take the next step.
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