When the Detroit Red Wings drafted Lucas Raymond fourth overall in the 2020 NHL Draft, everyone knew he would be good. Renowned scouts in the hockey world and casual fans saw his potential, both at the time of the selection and as he developed in the SHL and at the World Junior Championships.
However, I don’t think anyone thought that Raymond would come in and light up the NHL like he has this season. At the beginning of the season, head coach Jeff Blashill put him on the first line, and he lit it up from there.