Steve Yzerman explains why the Detroit Red Wings drafted Moritz Seider at sixth overall. Filmed June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Steve Yzerman put his first imprint on the Detroit Red Wings, adding what he sees as a valuable fit to the rebuild.
Speaking after Friday’s first round of the NHL draft at Rogers Arena, Yzerman acknowledged selecting German defenseman Moritz Seider at sixth overall was a bold decision. Seider had been projected to go in the 12-to-20 range, and Yzerman did explore trading back a few spots.