Much earlier today, Hockeysverige.se’s Uffe Bodin broke the news that Moritz Seider won’t take part in the World Junior Championship with Team Germany as he’s going to stay with Rogle BK of the SHL, and, this evening, MLive’s Ansar Khan reports that Seider made the decision to stay with Rogle of his own accord, per Red Wings assistant GM Ryan Martin:
“We left it up to the player,” Martin said. “He has made the decision that he would like to continue playing with Rogle (in the Swedish Hockey League) as opposed to the World Juniors. We would have been supportive of whatever he wanted to do.”
Seider weighed several factors, including the travel, having to spend time in a bubble and having to miss several games in Sweden.
The 6-4, 207-pound defenseman is on loan to Rogle BK, in Sweden’s top men’s league, and flourishing. He has two goals and five assists in eight games.
“He’s playing very well, getting a lot of opportunities, special teams time,” Martin said. “We’re watching on video. That league isn’t allowing scouts in buildings (due to the coronavirus pandemic). It’s been a great fit for him.”
Martin said Seider will remain with Rogle until its season is complete, which is a requirement for new players entering Sweden’s top league. He will then join either the Red Wings or the Grand Rapids Griffins – if the AHL is playing — after Rogle is done.
