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Loading…By the model, Seider is a top-tier defenseman: a 90.4 overall, 15th of 327 at his position.
The standout tool is defensive impact (93), backed by play driving (88); finishing (14) is the part of his game that grades lowest.
Over 5 rated seasons since 2021-22 he has averaged 83.6, peaking at 98.2 in 2025-26; last season's 98.2 was up 3.8 points.
At $8.55M through 2030-31 before unrestricted free agency, the model rates the deal Underpaid: his expected value is $13.2M, so the Detroit Red Wings save roughly $4.68M a season against his production.
His cap hit is the 2nd-largest on the Detroit Red Wings NHL roster and uses 8.2% of the $104M ceiling; the club currently has $22.8M in cap space.
| Component | Rating (0-100) |
|---|---|
| Offense | 70 |
| Defense | 93 |
| Play driving | 88 |
| Finishing | 14 |
| Power play | 76 |
| Penalty kill | 72 |
| Season | Team | GP | Overall | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | DET | 82 | 98.2 | 1.1 |
| 2024-25 | DET | 82 | 94.4 | 0.3 |
| 2023-24 | DET | 82 | 65.4 | -0.2 |
| 2022-23 | DET | 82 | 76.8 | -0.1 |
| 2021-22 | DET | 82 | 83.2 | 0 |
Other DET defensemen by rating: Justin Faulk (77), Axel Sandin-Pellikka (66.7), William Wallinder (65.5), Simon Edvinsson (64.3). See the full Detroit Red Wings cap sheet.
How we rate players: each skater's overall is a percentile (0-100) built from offense, defense, play driving, finishing, power-play and penalty-kill impact against players at the same position; goalies are rated on goals saved above expected. Contract value compares the cap hit with the salary the model expects for that level of production, age and position. Figures are updated as new games and signings arrive.