Detroit Red Wings: NHL Prospect Tournament Roundup

If this tournament proved anything for any of the Red Wings prospects, it was that Moritz Seider is ready to move his development over to North America and join the AHL roster. It will be hard to swallow if the Red Wings send him back to Adler Mannheim of the DEL after his comments as well as his performances as of late.

During the tournament, Moritz Seider, the surprising first-round pick of the Detroit Red Wings was tied for the second-most points as a defenseman. Through the Red Wings four games, he notched four assists en route to a championship victory. Besides his point production, he played very steady hockey. The news broke earlier in the week that Seider would not mind staying with the Griffins in the AHL rather than returning to Adler Mannheim of the DEL. The decision remains in the hands of the Red Wings organization, but his performance in the tournament should sway the decision.

Seider’s transformation to North American hockey in this quick four-game tournament was a good one, he played very well for the Red Wings and showed what he could be. His development could turn him into a Victor Hedman style of defenseman who is big, strong, defensive, but has that sneaky offensive tool.

Seider, like Veleno, was consistent about staying calm with the puck trying to show that he can remain composed and make good passes in the offensive zone. He often made smart decisions while carrying the puck up ice, only making minor mistakes or bad reads on occasion.

Personally, after watching Seider, it seems that his development is in a spot where he can transfer to the AHL and begin his progress here. The AHL will be more stringent than a prospect tournament, but allowing him to gain that time and experience playing at the AHL level would be beneficial towards his future abilities.