Prospect Info: Grand Rapids Griffins 2019-2020 Part Deux

[lhsgolf19]

Chase Pearson gives GR the lead... He is a really good player, had a stellar career at Maine

 

[taylorjonl]

Did Seider come back?

 

[Richard Gibson]

Seider slewfoot and lands on his head. He’s messed up big time

Bob Kaser confirms the replay shows the hit on Moritz Seider was clean - likely hit his head on the ice as he was going down.

 

[waltdetroit]

Announced he is done for the night

 

[Christien]

Yep I'm turning this f***ing game off

 

[ArmChairGM89]

One of the most disappointing things that I could have never imagined for this disappointing season.

 

[lomekian]

So many dirty plays unpunished in the AHL. Its what finished Almqvist's american career. Sure his skating wasn't great, but he only ever got hurt on illegal hits that the AHL refs turned blind eyes to

 

[lhsgolf19]

No surprise, no seider this afternoon

 

[lilidk]

So many dirty plays unpunished in the AHL. Its what finished Almqvist's american career. Sure his skating wasn't great, but he only ever got hurt on illegal hits that the AHL refs turned blind eyes to

Is it makes sense to bring kids like Seider to main team instead of paying him in AHL. Instead of playing 20 + minutes with lower skill players play him actually against world best players for about 12-14 minutes. But he will learn actually more from Green than from Hickets for example.

 

[Lil Bert]

Is it makes sense to bring kids like Seider to main team instead of paying him in AHL. Instead of playing 20 + minutes with lower skill players play him actually against world best players for about 12-14 minutes. But he will learn actually more from Green than from Hickets for example.

Yes and no. I think that the management is sheltering all of our top prospects in the AHL and let them push for a playoff spot and a deep run. Seider could definitely learn in the NHL and could likely handle more than 15 minutes as an 18 year old! but this season is a disaster for the wings. I think that he is learning a lot from vetrans like Lashoff and Big Mac. Although they may not have the same skill as a Mike Green, they play a physical brand of hockey and are great reliable pros. A lot of defensive upside with them that really isn't apparent with the Wings. Same thing with Veleno and Ras, they could come up and struggle on a terrible team with more skilled players, but with a higher likelihood of a stunted development.
People always talk about how young players need to be put in situations where they can succeed, and I don't think anyone can succeed with the Wings. Handing over GR to the kids allows them to make success.

 

[raymond23]

Anyone have any info on Mo’s status?

We were doing so well recently then he gets injured and we lose two games in a row... really sucks

 

[Christien]

Anyone have any info on Mo’s status?

We were doing so well recently then he gets injured and we lose two games in a row... really sucks

The latest update I’ve heard was from Ken Daniels who said he didn’t believe it to be serious

 

[ArmChairGM89]

The latest update I’ve heard was from Ken Daniels who said he didn’t believe it to be serious

Looked pretty f***ing serious. Guy could stand up or skate to the bench.

 

[raymond23]

The latest update I’ve heard was from Ken Daniels who said he didn’t believe it to be serious

Okay that’s a good first sign. Ken is a really good source obviously. Thanks!

 

[Christien]

Looked pretty f*cking serious. Guy could stand up or skate to the bench.

I thought that too. I doubt we’ll hear anything more on his injury

 

[raymond23]

I thought that too. I doubt we’ll hear anything more on his injury

Stevie mentioned it quickly in his press conference, he doesn’t think it’s “long term”

 

[GreatGordie9]

Stevie mentioned it quickly in his press conference, he doesn’t think it’s “long term”

Did Mo get a concussion?

 

[ArmChairGM89]

Stevie mentioned it quickly in his press conference, he doesn’t think it’s “long term”

After that presser, injured or not, I don’t think we’ll be seeing Seider in the nhl this year.

 

[GreatGordie9]

After that presser, injured or not, I don’t think we’ll be seeing Seider in the nhl this year.

My feeling next year he will be in our top four D

 

[raymond23]

Did Mo get a concussion?

It hasn’t been confirmed I don’t think but he definitely did. He was really messed up after an awkward fall

 

[ArmChairGM89]

My feeling next year he will be in our top four D

I agree.

 

[lidstromiscool]

It hasn’t been confirmed I don’t think but he definitely did. He was really messed up after an awkward fall

For what it's worth, Yzerman said that he didn't think his injury is long term I believe during his interview.

 

[GrGriffins]

Seider was placed on mandatory concussion protocol when he got to the dressing room Saturday night. No word if he officially got a concussion or not. He is questionable for the Texas road trip this week in San Antonio and Austin. Team leaves sometime tomorrow. Maybe more to report by then.

 

[Henkka]

Seider was placed on mandatory concussion protocol when he got to the dressing room Saturday night. No word if he officially got a concussion or not. He is questionable for the Texas road trip this week in San Antonio and Austin. Team leaves sometime tomorrow. Maybe more to report by then.

These protocols usually mean a 1 week off.

 

[GrGriffins]

Update: Griffins coach (according to team policy) would not discuss Seider's injury to the local media today. He did say that he will miss part of the 4 game road trip (most likely the first 2 games this weekend). Griffins are at Griffs Ice House tonight as they take on the Sled Wings before taking off to San Antonio tomorrow.