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The Daily: Red Wings Seider Skipping Worlds; Marchand Loving ‘Greaseball Antics’ of Bertuzzi

Seider has suited up for Germany in seven tournaments since 2016-17

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Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider won't be playing in the world tournament.

Ever since the Detroit Red Wings started missing the playoffs, years before he knew he’d end up suiting up for them, Moritz Seider has been playing for Germany.

Since the 2016-17 season, Detroit defenseman Seider has donned his country’s jersey 50 times in international hockey. He’s played in seven tournaments over that span – two world U18s, three world U20s and two senior world championships.

That streak is ending this year.

“Probably not going this year just to rest the body,” Seider revealed. Over the past two seasons, he’s played all 164 regular-season games for the Red Wings and eight games for Germany in last year’s worlds.

“I had really good talks with the German national team already and I think that’s our conclusion for this year.”

Several Red Wings Heeding International Call

While Seider won’t be going, a number of other Red Wings personnel are confirming their participation in the world tourney.

Swedish media is reporting that Jonatan Berggren will be joining Lucas Raymond in Sweden’s squad. Joe Veleno (Canada), Olli Maatta (Finland) and Dominik Kubalik (Czechia) are playing.

Detroit coach Derek Lalonde will be an assistant coach with the USA. GM Steve Yzerman (assistant GM) and assistant coach Alex Tanguay (assistant coach) are part of the Canadian staff.

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