The Detroit News’s Ted Kulfan has posted a “quarter pole” column this morning, discussing “surprises and disappointments” from around the NHL. Two Red Wings make his “surprises” list, and rightfully so:
Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider: There was so much hype about the Red Wings’ rookie duo heading into the season. To both young players’ credit, they’ve matched the hype. Raymond has thrived while playing on a line with Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi, leading all rookies with seven goals, 12 assists and 19 points. Seider trails only Raymond with 11 assists and 13 points. The two look like cornerstones of the Wings’ organization for a long time.
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