How Moritz Seider contract compare to the other elite defenseman in the NHL?
Moritz Seider's new seven-year, $59.85 million deal, averaging $8.55 million annually, positions him among the NHL's elite defensemen.
Here's how his contract stacks up against notable comparables:
Owen Power (Buffalo Sabres, seven years, $8.35 million AAV) and Jake Sanderson (Ottawa Senators, eight years, $8.05 million AAV): These contracts are close in value and illustrate the trend among Atlantic Division rivals aiming for growth. Seider stands out for his immediate impact and heavy workload as Detroit's number one defenseman.
Seth Jones (Chicago Blackhawks, eight years, $9.5 million AAV) and Darnell Nurse (Edmonton Oilers, eight years, $9.25 million AAV): Both contracts have faced scrutiny for their value. While Seider's analytics are debated, they may reflect his burdensome usage rather than his skill level.
Miro Heiskanen (Dallas Stars, eight years, $8.45 million AAV) and Quinn Hughes (Vancouver Canucks, six years, $7.85 million AAV): Both players are currently outperforming Seider while being cheaper. Their contracts were signed during a salary cap crunch, highlighting potential value discrepancies.
Adam Fox (New York Rangers, seven years, $9.5 million AAV) and Charlie McAvoy (Boston Bruins, eight years, $9.5 million AAV) represent the gold standard for defensemen contracts. Fox's Norris Trophy-winning status and consistent offensive output set a high bar, while McAvoy's reputation as a superior player could be a gap Seider closes in the coming seasons.
Seider's deal reflects his potential and status as a top defenseman, placing him in an interesting context among his peers for the next several years.
Source: The Hockey News
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