Urgency to sign Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider is increasing for the Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are pushing to sign key players Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Both restricted free agents (RFAs) remain unsigned as of early September, with training camp starting on Sept. 19. These two young stars are vital to the team's future, and missing any games could impact the Detroit Red Wings' playoff chances.
Moritz Seider, the team's top defenseman and a former Calder Trophy winner, is expected to sign for around $8.5 million AAV. After a strong season with 31 goals and 72 points, Lucas Raymond could earn about $7.7 million AAV. Neither player will surpass Dylan Larkin's $8.7 million AAV, the highest on the team.
The Detroit Red Wings have offered both players long-term, eight-year deals, which would provide cost certainty and solidify their roles in the team's core. While shorter bridge deals were proposed, both sides preferred long-term contracts.
With the season opener only weeks away, the urgency to get Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond signed is growing. Both players are crucial to Detroit's bid to end an eight-year playoff drought, and finalizing these deals is a top priority for the team.
Source: MLive.com
Urgency to sign Seider, Raymond increasing for Red Wings and players
| POLL | ||
Who will sign his contract first between Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond? | ||
| Moritz Seider | 56 | 87.5 % |
| Lucas Raymond | 8 | 12.5 % |
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