Red Wings select Swedish winger Lucas Raymond 4th overall
The Detroit Red Wings selected forward Lucas Raymond with the No. 4 pick in the 2020 NHL Draft.
Lucas Raymond
Position: Left Wing
Height: 5-foot-10
Weight: 183 lbs
Age: 18
Club: Frolunda HC (SHL)
Nationality: Swedish
| GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
(Stats source: EliteProspects)
Raymond's numbers during the 2019-20 season with Frolunda in the Swedish Hockey League might not look great on paper, but he remains a special player with immense potential.
Playing on a great team in Sweden's top league, Raymond averaged just under 10 minutes per game. He did get valuable time on the power play and also showed he can keep up in a professional league at such a young age.
His dynamic skill set and elite hockey sense are what placed him atop many prospect lists entering the draft. He's excelled when suited up against players his own age in the past. With the SHL's 2020-21 season underway, Raymond has seemingly matured his game in an expanded role.
What they're saying
"With the puck on his stick, he’s incredibly dangerous. His hands are elite and his ability to beat defenders one-on-one clean in ways unlike other players can create a lot of highlight-reel moments," The Athletic's Corey Pronman said. "He will be a true PP1 quarterback in the NHL because of the unique plays he can make. He has a unique way of navigating with the puck in the offensive zone, showing the patience and vision of a top NHL playmaker in how he picks apart defenses and find seams."