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Time will tell, but it's not impossible for him to make that same jump. If he does, he won't just be an All-Star; he'll be the offensive engine that finally drives the Red Wings back into Stanley Cup contention.
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2024-25 Player Review: Lucas Raymond
Another Swedish Star Has Landed in Detroit.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Time will tell, but it's not impossible for him to make that same jump. If he does, he won't just be an All-Star; he'll be the offensive engine that finally drives the Red Wings back into Stanley Cup contention.
Full post on substack: wingswagon.substack.com/p/2024-25-pl...
Full post on substack: wingswagon.substack.com/p/2024-25-pl...
Raymond's start is right up there with some legends. A look at their first 320 career games is exciting for the future:
🔹Zetterberg: 296 Points (at age 27)
🔹Kucherov: 285 Points (at age 24)
🔹Raymond: 254 Points (at age 23)
🔹Zetterberg: 296 Points (at age 27)
🔹Kucherov: 285 Points (at age 24)
🔹Raymond: 254 Points (at age 23)
September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Raymond's start is right up there with some legends. A look at their first 320 career games is exciting for the future:
🔹Zetterberg: 296 Points (at age 27)
🔹Kucherov: 285 Points (at age 24)
🔹Raymond: 254 Points (at age 23)
🔹Zetterberg: 296 Points (at age 27)
🔹Kucherov: 285 Points (at age 24)
🔹Raymond: 254 Points (at age 23)
What to Expect:
Optimistic View:
He keeps growing into a 100-point superstar and a 40-goal scorer.
Realistic View: He maintains his point-per-game average and is a cornerstone of Detroit alongside Moritz Seider for years to come.
Optimistic View:
He keeps growing into a 100-point superstar and a 40-goal scorer.
Realistic View: He maintains his point-per-game average and is a cornerstone of Detroit alongside Moritz Seider for years to come.
September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
What to Expect:
Optimistic View:
He keeps growing into a 100-point superstar and a 40-goal scorer.
Realistic View: He maintains his point-per-game average and is a cornerstone of Detroit alongside Moritz Seider for years to come.
Optimistic View:
He keeps growing into a 100-point superstar and a 40-goal scorer.
Realistic View: He maintains his point-per-game average and is a cornerstone of Detroit alongside Moritz Seider for years to come.
Where to Improve: Hockey is a streaky sport, but the best players are the best because of their consistency. Raymond had a couple of goalless streaks at crucial times. The next step is minimizing those lulls.
September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Where to Improve: Hockey is a streaky sport, but the best players are the best because of their consistency. Raymond had a couple of goalless streaks at crucial times. The next step is minimizing those lulls.
He can hit. He's not a big hitter, but he is a strong player who doesn't need a big frame to lay the body on opponents. Raymond is not afraid to stand up for himself and won't back down.
September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
He can hit. He's not a big hitter, but he is a strong player who doesn't need a big frame to lay the body on opponents. Raymond is not afraid to stand up for himself and won't back down.
The Defensive Game: Raymond may not be a Selke winner, but he is a responsible player who can be on the ice in any situation. His first goal this season was shorthanded, the first of his career.
September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The Defensive Game: Raymond may not be a Selke winner, but he is a responsible player who can be on the ice in any situation. His first goal this season was shorthanded, the first of his career.
But to define Raymond by his power-play success would be a mistake. In fact, his responsible, all-around game is what earned him a spot in the NHL in the first place.
September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
But to define Raymond by his power-play success would be a mistake. In fact, his responsible, all-around game is what earned him a spot in the NHL in the first place.
A prime example: his deception against Montreal. The entire world thought Raymond was shooting, but he passed the puck in tight to a down-low DeBrincat for a goal. He makes goalies commit on deceptions.
September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
A prime example: his deception against Montreal. The entire world thought Raymond was shooting, but he passed the puck in tight to a down-low DeBrincat for a goal. He makes goalies commit on deceptions.
The Power Play QB: Detroit had one of the best power plays in the league, finishing 4th with a 27% conversion rate. The Red Wings have skilled players, but it ran through Lucas Raymond on the half-wall.
September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The Power Play QB: Detroit had one of the best power plays in the league, finishing 4th with a 27% conversion rate. The Red Wings have skilled players, but it ran through Lucas Raymond on the half-wall.
He has the ability to create plays and open ice all by himself. Superstars can create scoring chances from nothing, and Raymond has the skillset to do it.
September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
He has the ability to create plays and open ice all by himself. Superstars can create scoring chances from nothing, and Raymond has the skillset to do it.
He has tons of physical skill, but his hockey IQ is one of the best. His ability to read plays, know where pressure is coming from, and find open teammates makes him stand out.
September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
He has tons of physical skill, but his hockey IQ is one of the best. His ability to read plays, know where pressure is coming from, and find open teammates makes him stand out.
While not possessing the top-end speed of some of the league's elite, Raymond is an excellent and powerful skater. His hands are top-notch; he combines his skating and hands to navigate past defenders into open ice.
September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
While not possessing the top-end speed of some of the league's elite, Raymond is an excellent and powerful skater. His hands are top-notch; he combines his skating and hands to navigate past defenders into open ice.
The Offensive Game: Raymond is a well-rounded hockey player who possesses a ton of skill and talent. He's a double threat on offense: a great shooter and an even better playmaker.
September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The Offensive Game: Raymond is a well-rounded hockey player who possesses a ton of skill and talent. He's a double threat on offense: a great shooter and an even better playmaker.
Some milestones this season:
🔹First 50-assist season by a Red Wing since Zetterberg in 2016-17.
🔹Tied for 26th in the league for points.
🔹Most points of any player 23 and under.
🔹His 37 power-play points were tied for 3rd best in the league.
🔹First 50-assist season by a Red Wing since Zetterberg in 2016-17.
🔹Tied for 26th in the league for points.
🔹Most points of any player 23 and under.
🔹His 37 power-play points were tied for 3rd best in the league.
September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Some milestones this season:
🔹First 50-assist season by a Red Wing since Zetterberg in 2016-17.
🔹Tied for 26th in the league for points.
🔹Most points of any player 23 and under.
🔹His 37 power-play points were tied for 3rd best in the league.
🔹First 50-assist season by a Red Wing since Zetterberg in 2016-17.
🔹Tied for 26th in the league for points.
🔹Most points of any player 23 and under.
🔹His 37 power-play points were tied for 3rd best in the league.
For the first time since Henrik Zetterberg in 2011, a Detroit Red Wing has scored 80 points in a season.
Lucas Raymond's 2024-25 Stats: 📊
🔹82 Games
🔹27 Goals
🔹53 Assists
🔹80 Points
🔹18:47 TOI
🔹5 game-winning goals
Lucas Raymond's 2024-25 Stats: 📊
🔹82 Games
🔹27 Goals
🔹53 Assists
🔹80 Points
🔹18:47 TOI
🔹5 game-winning goals
September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
For the first time since Henrik Zetterberg in 2011, a Detroit Red Wing has scored 80 points in a season.
Lucas Raymond's 2024-25 Stats: 📊
🔹82 Games
🔹27 Goals
🔹53 Assists
🔹80 Points
🔹18:47 TOI
🔹5 game-winning goals
Lucas Raymond's 2024-25 Stats: 📊
🔹82 Games
🔹27 Goals
🔹53 Assists
🔹80 Points
🔹18:47 TOI
🔹5 game-winning goals
