Steve Yzerman explains why the Detroit Red Wings drafted Moritz Seider at sixth overall. Filmed June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Detroit Free Press
With the hockey world on pause because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, this is an opportunity to check in on Detroit Red Wings prospects.
This edition takes a look at defenseman Moritz Seider. He has the distinction of being the first Wings player drafted by Steve Yzerman. Seider, who turns 19 on April 6, is in his first year of pro hockey in North America. The 6-foot-4, 207-pound blue liner has two goals and 20 assists in 49 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins.