NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings have two unsigned RFAs – Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond

NHL Today: Stu Grimson and Jamison Coyle talk about Detroit Red Wings RFAs defenseman Moritz Seider and forward Lucas Raymond.

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Coyle: “Talking about RFAs. A couple of Motown's biggest RFAs right now. Some of their smaller main pieces. Mo Seider at last. Lucas Raymond forward. Big RFAs, guys to sign.

They will be signed in due course. But if you're a Red Wings fan, what do these two mean for the future and success of the winged tire?”

Grimson: “Oh, I think they are important pieces. Seider, for sure. Remember the unexpected choice that goes back to his formative year.”

Coyle: “He was surprised by the way he was chosen.”

Grimson: “Of course, of course, of course. But actually, since he set foot on NHL ice, you know, he's commanding well north of 22 minutes a night. He was 42 points short on the year, in terms of raw box stats, offense, offensive stats. So he's a guy who's shown that he's a solid asset, even at the Junior stage of his career, but it's something that's annoying. And he's just a big, shy guy who defends very well.

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Lucas Raymond has shown great consistency throughout his career thus far. Seider a lot, but these are two important building blocks of a Detroit Red Wings wide rebuild in the hands of architect Steve Yzerman and company. “

Coyle: “So if you're a fan, I'm going to ask you the same question I asked the Bruins. If you're a Red Wings fan, is there a level of concern there that these guys aren't getting done? Because there are probably wing fans going, why didn't they sign these two guys or is this part of the process when it comes to young RFAs?”

Grimson: “Yes and no. Yes, this time. I wouldn't worry too much for this reason – you had $17 million in cap space. You have to be able to match these two players. It doesn't take much ingenuity to put things, these two players inside, inside that number.

The reason for concern is that you are talking about two assets, not just one asset. Chances are high that things go south or that it turns into an extended RFA.

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But again, I think time has a way of sorting these things out. We still have the better part of six weeks before we get down to the business of hockey. I think Wings is good. “