from Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News,
Yzerman has been intrigued with Seider since watching the 6-foot-4, 198-pound right-hand shot at the world junior tournament.
The all-around versatility Seider displayed, Yzerman said, was impressive.
“We think he has excellent hockey sense,” Yzerman said. “Obviously he’s a big kid, real good skater. He’s a real smart player. When I first saw him, I was surprised. You’re going to see a young kid in Germany and you don’t expect that kind of hockey IQ.
“In our opinion he was one of the top defensemen in the draft.