The NHL offseason may be overshadowed by the start of football season, but for hockey fans, the excitement is just starting to ramp up. With training camps on the horizon, the focus is on getting restricted free agents signed before the season kicks off. The Detroit Red Wings in particular have some key RFAs still waiting to ink deals.
Among those RFAs are Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, and Jonatan Berggren. These players will play a crucial role in determining whether the Red Wings can make a push for the playoffs this season. However, all eyes are on Seider in the latest edition of NHL rumours.
Seider, a talented defenseman, is still without a contract as training camp approaches. General Manager Steve Yzerman is keen on securing Seider’s services, but finding common ground on a deal is proving to be a challenge.
According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Seider is expected to command a larger contract than Raymond. Yzerman, however, seems to have a specific figure in mind and is holding firm on his offer.
A recent development that has added a twist to the negotiation process is Brock Faber’s massive deal with the Minnesota Wild. Faber’s eight-year, $68 million contract could potentially impact Seider’s contract talks, as it sets a precedent for high-paying deals for young defensemen.
Some believe that Faber’s contract could serve as a benchmark for Seider’s new deal. The Calder Trophy runner-up is projected to have an $8.5 million cap hit when his contract kicks in for the 2025-26 season. This new development only adds more complexity to the already uncertain situation surrounding Seider’s contract negotiations.
As training camp inches closer, all eyes will be on the Red Wings and their efforts to lock up their key RFAs. Stay tuned for more updates and rumours as the offseason drama continues to unfold in the world of NHL hockey.
