Moritz Seider emerges as top candidate for Red Wings captain
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings announced on September 11 that Dylan Larkin will no longer be the team captain, following his trade request over the summer. Training camp is set to begin for the 2026-27 season without a captain named. Moritz Seider, who has served as an alternate captain, is favored to take over the role. Seider, 25, has been a key player since his debut and has consistently demonstrated leadership skills, even captaining the German national team in recent World Championships. Discussions on the new captaincy will proceed once new hockey operations leadership is established.
- •Dylan Larkin is no longer the Red Wings captain after requesting a trade.
- •Moritz Seider has been named the favorite to become the new captain.
- •Seider has not missed a game in his five seasons with Detroit.
- •The Red Wings will start the season with no captain named.
- •Further captaincy discussions are pending new hockey operations leadership.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN’s Buccigross Sees Moritz Seider as Detroit’s Next Captain
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Moritz Seider Favored to Be Next Red Wings Captain
"ESPN's John Buccigross says Moritz Seider is going to be Detroit's next captain. #RedWings
"The Red Wings need a new captain, and one name is already the runaway favorite. #RedWings
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 6:00 PMESPN’s Buccigross Sees Moritz Seider as Detroit’s Next Captain
ESPN's John Buccigross says Moritz Seider is going to be Detroit's next captain. #RedWings
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 7:30 PMMoritz Seider Favored to Be Next Red Wings Captain
The Red Wings need a new captain, and one name is already the runaway favorite. #RedWings
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