Moritz Seider makes his true feelings clear on the Detroit Red Wings playoff drought
"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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