Moritz Seider (Adler Mannheim/DEL)
His game isn’t quite as polished as the aforementioned two, but Moritz Seider wouldn’t be a bad selection at No. 13. The 6’4″, 207-pound German native is a force to be reckoned with.
Due to his size, Seider isn’t afraid to throw his body around and is comfortable playing with and without the puck. He’s a pretty good skater and is a player who likes to jump in the rush from time to time.
To go along with his dominant presence, Seider presents himself as a solid defensive option and is often seen taking no prisoners when dealing with the puck in his end.
While he isn’t the flashiest of players on the ice, make no mistake, Seider sticks to what he knows best which is playing the body and getting the puck out of his zone efficiently and effectively.
Playing the 2018-19 season with Adler Mannheim of DEL (Germany’s highest division), Seider tallied 2G, 4A, and 6 points across 29 games.
His stats, like the previous two, may seem discouraging – but like I said before – Seider’s game away from the scoresheet paints a totally different picture.
If you’re looking for a defenseman who can lay the body, defend competently, and jump up in the rush in the occasional moment, then Moritz Seider is your guy.
Make no mistake, though, both Philip Broberg and Victor Söderström should undoubtedly remain No. 1 and 2 on the Panthers’ draft wish list. But, if for some reason that both are taken before the Cats hit the clock, then Seider would remain a safe choice at No. 13.