The Daily: Seider, Raymond Officially Earn Letters; Flyers Look to Trade for D

Red Wings coach Todd McLellan believes that leadership of a team should extend beyond two or three players.

But he is also old school when it comes players wearing the “C” and the “A” He made it official Tuesday that Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond will be the alternate captains for captain Dylan Larkin.

“We’ll be an Original Six team,” McLellan said Tuesday. “We’ll have a captain and a couple of assistants, and that’s where we’ll be.”

Seider is 24 and Raymond is 23. The Red Wings could have opted for highly respect Patrick Kane or another older veteran, but Seider and Raymond are go-to players of Detroit’s next generation of players. They have long-term contracts.  Seider and Raymond are symbols of the hope of future success. They are the logical choices.

THE FUTURE IS NOW: Todd McLellan confirms that Moritz Seider & Lucas Raymond will be wearing the "A" as full-time alternate captains alongside captain Dylan Larkin this season. 🐙

Thoughts on the Detroit Red Wings moving from rotating A's to Mo & Lucas full-time? ⤵️ #LGRW pic.twitter.com/8wuVK7YSAU

— Winged Wheel Podcast (@WingedWheelPod) October 7, 2025

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James van Riemsdyk, signed over the summer, is moving closer to being ready to play with the Red Wings.

“He’s starting to look like a hockey player now, which is a good thing,” Detroit coach Todd McLellan said. “He’s got a little spark in his eye. I think he can sense that the season’s coming too. You know, will we use him versus Montreal? We’ll make that decision over the next little bit.

Hockey Now Network

Boston: Andrew Fantucchio writes that only Zdeno Chara is surprised that the Bruins are retiring his number. Boston Bruins. 

Florida: George Richards writes that the Panthers went about their business of winning on the night their second banner is raised. That’s how you get the third banner. Florida Panthers. 

New Jersey: The Devils signed former Red Wings player Luke Glendening to a one-year deal worth $775,000.He will be the team’s fourth line center. New Jersey Devils. 

Philadelphia: The Flyers are looking to trade for a defenseman. Philadelphia Flyers. 

Pittsburgh: Dan Kingerski writes about the Penguins’ “uniquely impressive win” against the New York Rangers. Pittsburgh Penguins.

Vegas: ESPN’s Emily Kaplan reported that both sides are showing urgency to reach an agreement on Jack Eichel’s next contract. Vegas Golden Knights.