Detroit — Derek Lalonde saw a lot of defenseman Moritz Seider when Lalonde was an assistant coach in Tampa, and the Lightning faced the Red Wings four times.
Lalonde saw the characteristics and talent that led Seider to win the Calder Trophy for NHL rookie of the year.
But, now, as Lalonde has taken over as the Red Wings' head coach, he gets to see Seider every day in practice and every game.