Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman spoke with the Detroit media this morning, and here are some Twitter-based highlights of his remarks:
Yzerman thinks Raymond “is just entering the early stages of his prime … I think he’s extremely driven and extremely bright player.”
— Rachel Hopmayer (@rachelhopmayer) September 17, 2024
Recognizes that long term deals like this 8×8+ involved a bit of projection, but he feels confident in his winger reaching that. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/Xg40R9TxVC
We're hearing from GM Steve Yzerman after the Lucas Raymond and Jonatan Berggren contracts, and ahead of training camp #LGRWhttps://t.co/7dWwOzETWy
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) September 17, 2024
Yzerman says talks continue with Seider’s team and hopes to get a deal done “sooner than later.”
— Rachel Hopmayer (@rachelhopmayer) September 17, 2024
“I don’t think we’re terribly far apart…” #LGRW
Yzerman said he continues to talk with Seider's camp. "Hopefully we can progress to getting him here as soon as possible."
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) September 17, 2024
Steve Yzerman addressing the media said "I don't think we're terribly far apart" regarding Seider's contract. #LGRW
— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) September 17, 2024
Steve Yzerman on Moritz Seider’s contract negotiations, “hopefully we can progress to get him here as soon as possible.” Says he doesn’t think they’re too far apart in the process #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) September 17, 2024
Yzerman on Seider negotiations: “I don’t think we’re terribly far apart.”
— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) September 17, 2024
Obviously ongoing process, though
“Obviously making the playoffs would be another positive step, so I’ll worry about that as the season goes along” — but Yzerman makes it clear that postseason is not a finite barometer of success to him that it may be to others. #LGRW
— Rachel Hopmayer (@rachelhopmayer) September 17, 2024
Yzerman says Berggren got a one-year deal simply because they couldn’t do two right now, but knows he’s “worked really hard this summer” and an impactful NHL season this year could determine renegotiating next summer. #LGRW
— Rachel Hopmayer (@rachelhopmayer) September 17, 2024
Shai Buium is day-to-day after blocking that shot in prospect game and leaving game. Might miss a few days of camp.
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) September 17, 2024
Injury updates from Yzerman:
— Rachel Hopmayer (@rachelhopmayer) September 17, 2024
Bescher is out for a bit with a sprained ankle.
Buium remains day to day after blocking a shot.
INJURY REPORT per Steve Yzerman: “off the top of my head, Ondrej Becher has a sprained ankle he had prior to coming to Detroit. Shai Buium blocked a shot the other day in a game, he’s day to day. Other than that, I think everyone is good to go.” #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) September 17, 2024
Steve Yzerman speaks on the goalie situation, says it’s not ideal to carry three goaltenders but they will if they have to. All of the goalies are healthy, but Ville Husso hasn’t seen game play in a long time. Will see how preseason goes and re-evaluate from there #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) September 17, 2024
Yzerman says he’s prepared to manage with three goaltenders, depending on Ville’s health. Says Husso is 100% healthy today but obviously hasn’t had game action in quite a bit, so preseason will determine roster moves if needed. Same as he said earlier this summer. #LGRW
— Rachel Hopmayer (@rachelhopmayer) September 17, 2024
Yzerman says prospect event at Traverse City is “a little bit up in the air right now” for next year. Mentioned different options including adding a third team, or possibly going to Dallas. Obviously still a lot TBD
— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) September 17, 2024
Steve Yzerman says the events up in Traverse City are somewhat "up in the air" to be held in TC for next year, will re-evaluate after main camp #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) September 17, 2024
Yzerman Pre-Camp Presser Notes:
— The Grind Line Podcast™ (@GrindLinePod) September 17, 2024
– Expects Raymond to take another step this season
– On Mazur and Kasper, expects continued growth. Impressed with the improvement down the stretch and into the playoffs.
– On Seider, they continue to talk and hope to get a deal done sooner…
Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman on negotiations with RFA Moritz Seider: "I don't think we're terribly far apart."
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) September 17, 2024
Update: In story form, from the Hockey News’s Sam Stockton:
Seider and said, “We continue to talk,” before adding “I don’t think we’re terribly far apart.” It might not be the complete resolution Red Wing fans are yearning for, but it’s a (mildly) encouraging update.
Discuss:
The Talking Point with @frankcorrado22: Lucas Raymond became the latest young star to sign a long-term deal, inking an eight-year contract with an AAV of $8.075 million with the Red Wings. Are teams paying young players too much, too fast? https://t.co/DL5kYAmrb1 pic.twitter.com/uDDtHm9ucD
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) September 17, 2024
Big things. 💪 pic.twitter.com/DAsfXn7y6o
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 17, 2024
Of note for Stars fans, Steve Yzerman said today everything is in the air for prospects tournament and he's chatted with Jim Nill about it. Also mentioned going to Dallas could be possible for prospect games.
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) September 17, 2024