Detroit — Lucas Raymond is going through his first season in the NHL, and judging from the statistics and eye test, doing quite well.
But it also helps Raymond has a buddy who is doing the same thing.
Rookie defenseman Moritz Seider is going through the exact same things. The fact Seider has been around — to vent, hang out, talk, joke around, whatever — has been a big help. Raymond said.
"It's huge," Raymond said after Monday's practice. "Mo and I are real good friends and we get along great off the ice, which usually translates on the ice as well, So, it's really nice.