Lucas Raymond’s steady ascent from a promising 2020 draft pick to a cornerstone of the Detroit Red Wings signals a new chapter of hope and ambition for a franchise eager to return to their glory days.
When Steve Yzerman selected Lucas Raymond with the fourth overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, he did so with the foresight of a long-term investment in elite talent.
Five years later, Raymond is entering the second season of the eight-year, $64.