Detroit Red Wings: Top 3 prospects that will make an impact next season
1. Moritz Seider
I liked Moritz Seider more than most people did in 2019 and even I was a bit surprised the Detroit Red Wings took him with the sixth overall pick. Seider quieted a lot of his critics by having quite a bit of success in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins last season despite being among the youngest players in the league.
He played huge minutes and showed a strong two-way game. By the end of the season, Seider was getting minutes against opponents’ top lines. That shows how darn good he was. Seider is big at 6’4″, but he skates remarkably well for someone his size. He can keep up with most forwards, though he won’t be confused for Quinn Hughes anytime soon.
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Seider’s probably going back to the AHL to start next season. However, I could see him making the decision very tough for the Red Wings. They could have several spots open on their blue line and it wouldn’t surprise me if Seider’s steady, two-way game is something the Red Wings value. It will likely come down to how many minutes the Red Wings will be able to give him. If they can find minutes for him, he could be a surprising addition to the Opening Night roster.