German Detroit Red Wings defenceman and 2021 Calder Trophy winner whose exceptional skating, physicality and offensive instincts have made him one of the NHL's top young blue-liners.
Moritz Seider is a German defenceman for the Detroit Red Wings who won the Calder Trophy as the NHL's best rookie in 2022 — the first defenceman to win the award since 2012. His combination of elite skating, physical play, and offensive instincts from the blue line made him an immediate impact player and the cornerstone of Detroit's defensive rebuild.
Best Known For
Calder Trophy 2022
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Calder Trophy 2022
- NHL All-Star 3x
- World Championship (Germany)
- 1st Round Pick 2019
Career Journey
Timeline
2001
👶 Born in Landsberg, Germany
🏟️ Detroit Red Wings
🏆 Calder Trophy 2022
🏆 NHL All-Star 3x
🏆 World Championship (Germany)
🏆 1st Round Pick 2019