Elliotte Friedman sets who between Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond will earn more with their next contract

This topic was discussed on the latest episode of "The Silky Mitten State" podcast. While not an outrageous claim, it raises an interesting debate considering Raymond's growing potential as a top scorer. Despite the excitement surrounding Raymond's breakout season and offensive promise, my co-host Connor Earegood and I examined why Seider might command a higher salary as a right-handed top-pairing defenseman.

In the NHL, points are often the primary factor driving contract values. However, defensemen with elite skill sets, like Seider, who play crucial roles beyond just scoring, can sometimes earn a premium. Seider's contributions as a defender-his physical play, ability to log heavy minutes, and drive the play-offer a different value that may align with GM Steve Yzerman's team-building philosophy.

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