The latest transaction involving the Detroit Red Wings spells bad news for Moritz Seider
This situation between the Detroit Red Wings and Moritz Seider's contract is certainly a delicate one.
The Detroit Red Wings have made it clear that they want to build a strong, cost-controlled core, but Seider's importance to the team cannot be overstated. He's already emerged as a top defenseman, not just for Detroit but in the NHL, and at only 23 years old, his value is only going to rise.
Suppose the team is indeed setting a cap with Dylan Larkin's $8.7 million AAV as the maximum. In that case, Seider might have to decide whether he values being part of this Detroit Red Wings core more than pushing for a higher salary.
Given the market for top-pairing defensemen, Seider could easily command more than $8.7 million on the open market. However, if the Red Wings manage to sign him for a figure around Raymond's $8.08 million or slightly higher, it would represent a win for the team's cap structure while keeping their key players happy.
It'll be interesting to see how this plays out. If they can lock in Seider for a figure that reflects his value without disrupting their salary structure, Detroit will be in a strong position moving forward. However, if there's a significant gap between what Seider and the Red Wings feel he's worth, this could become a more complicated negotiation.
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Report: Latest Red Wings Transaction Means Bad News for Moritz Seider
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