NHL rumors: Insider reports Detroit Red Wings "aren't there yet" with Raymond, Seider long-term extensions

The Detroit Red Wings are working on getting long-term deals done for top players Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider, insider David Pagnotta reports. According to Pagnotta, the Detroit Red Wings focused on getting Raymond inked to a long-term deal.

The Raymond camp is not interested in a short-term bridge deal. Instead, they are set on getting a multi-year contract.

Meanwhile, Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman hopes to get a deal done as soon as possible. Raymond is a restricted free agent and does not currently have a contract in place. That situation means Raymond cannot report to training camp until he’s inked a new deal.

While they are working toward getting a deal done, Pagnotta reports that both sides “aren’t there yet,” meaning there’s a considerable gap. Whether that gap refers to money, term, or both, remains to be seen.

Raymond was the Detroit Red Wings’ first-round pick in 2020. Last season, Raymond tallied 31 goals and 72 points in 82 games. The 22-year-old Swede has quickly become one of the league’s most promising stars, fast becoming a centerpiece for the Wings’ core.

Detroit Red Wings also focused on a long-term deal for Seider

Pagnotta also confirmed that the Red Wings are focused on getting defenseman Moritz Seider signed to a long-term contract.

Like Raymond, the 22-year-old German does not have a current contract. Seider is a restricted free agent.

Seider was the Wing’s first-round pick in 2019, notching nine goals and 42 points in 82 games last season. Seider has quickly established himself as one of the NHL’s best young blueliners, showcasing a strong combination of strong, physical play with offensive talent.

Seider won the Calder Trophy as the league’s best rookie in 2022. Now, the Red Wings are looking to lock up their future number-one defenseman for the foreseeable future.

Both Seider and Raymond could be looking at contracts between six to eight years. Most likely, both players would be looking at maxing out their deals for at least seven years. The sticking point may be the dollar figures.

Meanwhile, Seider has established himself over the last three seasons, making this type of deal reasonable for the Seider and the Detroit Red Wings.