Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider received multiple votes for the Hart Trophy, given annually to the most valuable NHL player during regular season play.
It did seem as though Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider had firmly placed himself in the conversation for the Norris Trophy, given annually to the top defenseman in the NHL during regular-season play.
However, Seider found himself snubbed for the award, which once again went to Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar; Seider ultimately finished fifth overall in voting.
Meanwhile, it was announced on Thursday that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov, who was selected by current Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman in the second round (58th overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft, won the Hart Trophy for the second time in his career.
Kucherov seemed like a natural choice for the award, finishing second overall in total NHL scoring with 130 points ((44 Goals, 86 Assists) behind Connor McDavid.
Seider would finish 11th overall in voting for the Hart Trophy:
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Seider, who did take home the Calder Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year in 2021-22, stands a good chance of being selected as the 38th captain in Red Wings history if his teammate Dylan Larkin ultimately gets his reported wish of being dealt to a new club.
Seider wore the "A" on his jersey this season along with Lucas Raymond as alternate captains.
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