Seider’s ranking by the NHL Network attempts to answer a question that has
NHL observers split. To some who weigh the statistics, his 45% Corsi and 42.7% expected goals percentages leave more to
be desired. Judging on pure results, Seider isn’t quite one of the best, even if he is quite good.
To others, the context of Seider’s unrivaled usage makes him underrated. No one faces more minutes against elite
matchups last season even if his results weren’t chart-topping, and the lack of an elite supporting cast drags him down.
Stylistically, he plays in a physical manner that doesn’t always get the most love.
Which side is right about Seider? The real answer probably lies somewhere in
the middle. This makes it difficult to assess his value, exemplified by his yet-to-be-resolved restricted free agency
negotiations. It’s no stretch of the imagination to think that Seider could be even better as he continues to grow and
develop. Putting a price tag on his production both now and in the future requires some serious contemplation.
