Lalonde confident Seider and Raymond contracts will be finalized
Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde has been in frequent communication with young stars Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond throughout the summer, discussing the team's future.
However, one topic that hasn't come up in their conversations is the contract negotiations that have been on every fan's mind. Lalonde emphasizes that this matter is strictly between the players' agents and General Manager Steve Yzerman, keeping the focus on the business of building a stronger team.
Seider and Raymond are crucial to the Red Wings' success, with Raymond leading the team in scoring last season with 31 goals and 72 points, and Seider emerging as a defensive powerhouse with impressive ice time and physical play. Despite the looming deadline, Lalonde remains confident that contracts for both restricted free agents will be settled before training camp begins next month.
Lalonde's experience with past RFAs reassures him that this is all part of the process, and he's optimistic that common ground will be found to secure the future of these cornerstone players.
Source: Yardbarker
Red Wings Lalonde Talks Seider, Raymond
| POLL | ||
How confident are you that Seider and Raymond will sign before training camp? | ||
| Very confident | 55 | 75.3 % |
| Somewhat confident | 11 | 15.1 % |
| Unsure | 5 | 6.8 % |
| Worried they won't sign in time | 2 | 2.7 % |
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