Moritz Seider has signed that three-year, entry-level deal we all expected him to sign.
Nice! 😎
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OK, nothing too shocking here, but you never know if a kid doesn't want to come play here or something -- he seems willing! He's under contract now. Let's go!
Also, it's something to share in these dog days of the offseason. It's getting a little boring, if I may say so myself. I nearly went to check out the U-16 games at USA Hockey Arena this week. I really should have, in hindsight, and I would have if I wasn't busy enjoying life outdoors with my kids.
Don't worry, we'll be going back to Plymouth this fall to see how the NTDP shifts without a few of their best players from last year (Jack Hughes, Matthew Boldy, Cam York, Cole Caufield, etc.). They just keep reloading over there, so I'd expect new top prospects to be budding this season.
Anyway, in case you didn't read this before, here are five things to know about Seider:
1. He was DEL Rookie of the Year
Seider played 29 games with Adler Mannheim, of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), this season. The DEL is Germany's top professional ice hockey league. He only had 6 points through those 29 games, but was logging heavier minutes and ended up playing 14 playoff games.
2. He's already won a pro championship
Seider tallied 5 assists in those 14 playoff games, helping Adler Mannheim win the DEL championship.
3. He led German defenseman at WC
Germany surprised the world this spring at the World Championship, earning a 5-2 record and a trip to the tournament quarterfinals. Seider led the German defensive group with 2 goals in 5 games played.
4. He captained Germany's U20 team this year
Seider captained Germany's U20 team at the World Junior Championship this year. He scored a goal and 6 assists in 5 games played in the tournament.
5. He has great hair
A great head of hair cannot be overlooked or undervalued in the hockey world. Seider's glorious salad was on display at the draft Friday night.
Overall, people have great things to say about this kid. He's being pegged as a young leader with a good attitude and mind for the game. Let's hope it all works out for him and the Red Wings.