The Detroit Red Wings picked Swedish winger Lucas Raymond with the fourth overall pick in the 2020 NHL draft on Tuesday after the New York Rangers took Alexis Lafreniere No. 1, the Los Angeles Kings selected Quinton Byfield No. 2 and the Ottawa Senators picked Tim Stutzle No. 3.
Below are stories by Ted Kulfan and a pre-draft story and podcast with Raymond.
Lucas Raymond highlights
u25baHeight: 5'11"
u25baWeight: 175 pounds
u25baPosition: Left wing
u25baShoots: Right
u25baTeam: Frolunda, Sweden
u25baFinal ranking: No. 4 international skater
u25baPlayed the majority of 2019-20 with Frolunda in Sweden’s top pro league, totaling 4-6—10 in 33 outings
u25baHelped Team Sweden win bronze at the 2020 World Junior Championship with 2-2—4 in seven games
u25baScored a hat trick against Russia, including the overtime winner, in the final of the 2019 Under-18 World Championship to help Sweden win gold
u25baIn 2018-19, he recorded 13-35—48 in 37 games for Frolunda’s junior team to tie for fifth in the league in points; he also scored his first professional goal for Frolunda that season at age 16
u25baCentral Scouting Report: Mobile, explosive, quick winger with speed and excellent puck control.