The Athletic’s Max Bultman makes 10 predictions about the Red Wings’ 2021-2022 season this morning, and I believe that this one may very well come to pass:
Detroit lands two on the All-Rookie team: [Lucas] Raymond might need to duke it out with [Shane] Pinto for the final forward spot, but if he makes it, I like Moritz Seider’s odds even better to end up on the All-Rookie team. That could give the Red Wings two players on the All-Rookie team and serve as a clear sign of the rebuild’s progress
Seider had his share of mistakes in the preseason, as was to be expected, but history suggests he’ll be a quick study and rise to meet the challenging NHL pace. Once he gets used to the NHL speed, his intelligence, length and physicality should help him make a big difference for the Red Wings.
Seider is also a sneaky beneficiary of Raymond making the roster: It takes a little bit of the pressure off Seider because people won’t be watching his every move quite so closely, in search of a savior. The two will get to share the weight of the Hockeytown spotlight, which should help them both.
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