Lucas Raymond
Lucas Raymond is one of the top prospects in the Detroit system. He is one of very few right-shot forwards vying for a roster spot with the Red Wings.
He recently played two games in the Prospects Tournament and he scored three goals. He played the first game with Joe Veleno and Jonatan Berggren and played admirably. In his second game, he played on a line with Veleno and Kirill Tyutyayev. The line showed a great deal of skill and Raymond scored two goals.
Last year, Raymond played in Frolunda (SHL). In a limited role, Raymond still scored 18 points in 34 games. Playing for Sweden at the World Junior Championships, Raymond scored five points in five games.
Raymond recently signed his entry-level contract and this year will play in North America full-time. Offensively, Raymond can play in the NHL today. The Red Wings may decide to at least have Raymond start the season in the AHL.
A strong exhibition season may alter the plans the Red Wings have for Raymond. There is no doubt that at some point in the near future, Lucas Raymond will be a full-time player in Detroit.