Lucas Raymond made the 23-man roster and Joe Veleno did not, when the Detroit Red Wings submitted their list ahead of the NHL’s deadline.
All signs point to Raymond, the No. 4 overall pick in 2020, being in the lineup when the Wings open the 2021-22 season Thursday against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning.
Veleno, the No. 30 pick in 2018, was unable to crack the lineup.
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“It’s a point in time in the season,” coach Jeff Blashill said after Monday’s practice.