Lucas Raymond aims for breakout season with Red Wings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Lucas Raymond, now 24, is looking to capitalize on changes to the Detroit Red Wings' offense as he pursues a breakout season. After registering 76 points last year, down from 80 the previous season, he hopes to avoid injury setbacks that hindered his performance. With shifts in the lineup, including the potential to play alongside new teammate Viktor Arvidsson, Raymond's role in the upcoming season is set to expand. The Red Wings have not reached the postseason since Raymond was drafted, adding urgency to his development as a scoring threat.
- •Raymond scored 76 points last season, down from 80 the year before.
- •He missed games due to an upper body injury last season.
- •Recent lineup changes could increase Raymond's offensive role.
- •He averaged 25+ goals over the last three years.
- •Red Wings have not made the playoffs since before Raymond's draft.
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Lucas Raymond Poised for Bigger Breakout
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