Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider has not held back his disappointment with the club’s stagnant progress during the offseason, calling the current trajectory "unacceptable" for a franchise that once chased championships.
His remarks come as the team’s roster appears to be drifting apart, with star center Dylan Larkin’s trade request left unaddressed and the organization’s media silence on the matter growing louder.
A Frustrated Defenseman Speaks Out
Adding to the turbulence, the replica Walter Cup — a $50,000 artifact that was to be presented to the PWHL champion in Montreal — vanished after being shipped to Lethbridge, Alberta, leaving officials scrambling for answers.
The cup’s disappearance coincides with a federal investigation into PWHL owner Mark Walter, whose investment practices have drawn scrutiny and may have complicated the trophy’s recovery.
A Fresh Face in Ann Arbor
Meanwhile, on the collegiate front, the University of Michigan announced a commitment from 2027 prospect Dima Zhilkin, a top‑ranked draft candidate who will join a deep roster that includes Landon DuPont and JP Hurlbert.