USA Today suggests that the Red Wings are barely ‘watchable,’ but that Moritz Seider will get a chance to shine

USA Today posted a pair of lists which include the Detroit Red Wings this morning, with the Wings ranking very low on Mary Clarke’s “Watchability Rankings“…

31. Detroit Red Wings: There was hope that with some key offseason additions, the Red Wings would make a stride or two out of the NHL’s basement this season. However, with the loss of Jakub Vrana to injury for at least four months, don’t expect much from Detroit this year.

And USA Today’s “For the Win” blog, which Clarke writes for, asks one question of each and every one of the NHL’s 32 teams:

Detroit Red Wings: What can Moritz Seider bring to the table?

The Red Wings are set to be in the NHL’s basement for another year, but there are some bright spots to look forward to. Namely, 20-year-old defenseman Moritz Seider, who lit up the Swedish Hockey League last season.

Seider won’t move the Red Wings into playoff contention, but the 2021-22 season will be a good chance for him to show his stuff at the NHL level and get Detroit fans excited for the future of their team.

I’m going to be watching the Red Wings no matter what, so I’m rooting for Seider…and for a more competitive team this season.

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2 thoughts on “USA Today suggests that the Red Wings are barely ‘watchable,’ but that Moritz Seider will get a chance to shine”

  1. I am forever tied to this team. Thanks Uncle Willie (RIP). Anyway, watch for improvement in Z, especially. How good are Sutter, Ned, Leddy and Seider? Are Larkin and Bert back to what they were? Does Raymond make the team? If so is he ready? Is the PP any better? Are players on the PP moving themselves and the puck? Who might be good enough to get draft capital at the trade deadline? Can Bert get us a No. 1 pick and more? There is a lot to watch for this season. If this is your team you will watch it for improvement. When they are really bad turn it off and watch, “What we do in the Shadows.” Hopefully there won’t be too many games like that. 75 pts and a 26th place finish would be fine for me.

    1. I’m just hoping that the Wings are more competitive and in more games this season. I want to be entertained by more primary and secondary scoring, better defense, and yes, I’m as curious as to see who might be moved at the deadline, should things not go well.

      To me, there are many things to keep us interested in the Wings this upcoming season. I’m tied to the bandwagon, so I’m hoping for the best, preparing for the worst, and crossing my fingers that we meet somewhere in the middle.

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