Moritz Seider is a week away from making his NHL debut, and four months away from making his Olympics debut.
The rangy Detroit Red Wings defender was an early selection for his native Germany's hockey team that will compete in February at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games. The International Ice Hockey Federation announced Friday that Seider, Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl and Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer were named to the provisional roster.
All national teams have named three players this week; full rosters will be announced in January. Seider is the only Wings player named to a preliminary roster.