There will be much more from the Red Wings’ media corps regarding the press conferences held by Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman and recently re-signed forward Lucas Raymond as the day progresses, but this note from WXYZ’s sports department merits its own entry:
Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman spoke to the media ahead of training camp on Tuesday morning and addressed the contract negotiations with defenseman Mo Seider. Yzerman said that they hope to have a deal with Seider very soon.
“We continue to talk. I’m hopeful we can get a deal done at some point, sooner rather than later would be better for both parties. I don’t think we’re terribly far apart,” Yzerman said.
Seider, 23, has played in every game for the Red Wings over the past three seasons, scoring 21 goals and adding 113 assists, with an average of just under 23 minutes time on ice per game.
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Raymond, 22 skated in all 82 games for the Red Wings last season and was second on the team in goals and assists with 31 goals and 41 assists respectively. His 72 points were the highest on the team.
“I think he’s just entering the early stages of his prime. I fully expect him to become a better hockey player for a couple reasons,” Yzerman said. “I think he’s an extremely drive, extremely bright player. His motivation and what not will continue to get better over the next few years.”
He also said there’s an expectation with these long-term deals that the player will take his game to another level.
