Lucas Raymond has picked a pair of pretty good National Hockey League role models. Left Wing — shoots Right ReddIt . He is extremely dangerous on the rush. The Anaheim Ducks hold on to the 5th-overall selection in the 2020 NHL Draft. He has an excellent stride which leads to outstanding speed and fantastic acceleration. Lucas Raymond a.k.a. Lucas Raymond would be an enticing option if he is available at 5th overall. "Lukas Raymond" Frölunda HC ... -EliteProspects 2020 NHL Draft Guide Brother: Hugo Raymond. Required fields are marked *. Twitter. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Projection and Comparison. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2020 NHL Draft. Lucas Raymond (born 28 March 2002) is a Swedish ice hockey winger currently playing for Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He was selected fourth overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He sees opportunities as they develop and is good at anticipating when a teammate will be open for a scoring chance. The 5 … The 2020 NHL Entry Draft is loaded with players of elite talent, however, arguably none are more capable than Lucas Raymond — a Swedish winger defined by his elusive nature and unparalleled offensive abilities. Born March 28th, 2002 — Göteborg, Sweden

Peter Kovalev/TASS (Photo by Peter Kovalev\TASS via Getty Images), Your email address will not be published. He should continue to improve in this area as he adds muscle to his frame. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'MkCHhjyRSXFoOQ8V_6rIjw',sig:'fhm59JRvZRp5J5IiAm110MuhiP7LrJrF_OKs9-jfAWQ=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1191325968',caption: true ,tld:'ca',is360: false })}); OSTRAVA, CZECH REPUBLIC – JANUARY 2, 2020: The Czech Republics Petr Cajka, Swedens Karl Henriksson and Lucas Raymond (L-R) in their 2020 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championship quarter-final match at Ostravar Arena.

Raymond is willing to work in all three zones. October 2020 – Raymond was drafted fourth overall by the Red Wings. OSTRAVA, CZECH REPUBLIC - JANUARY 2, 2020: The Czech Republics Petr Cajka, Swedens Karl Henriksson and Lucas Raymond (L-R) in their 2020 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championship quarter-final match at Ostravar Arena. Another season in the SHL would help him to continue to mature and to produce while playing a high level of competition. He will need to add muscle to be able to withstand the rigours of the North American game. Your email address will not be published. This is a stylistic comparison only though and not one based on skill or ability. Raymond can create offensive opportunities in a variety of ways. Just another Last Word on Sports Sites site. Raymond controls the puck on the half boards and creates scoring opportunities. Lucas Raymond doesn't seem to be fazed by any pressure as a top prospect for the 2020 NHL Draft at Bell Centre in Montreal on June 26-27. Raymond is a fantastic skater. NHL Entry Draft 2020 . We have a complete listing of our draft articles here. Raymond was among the top five in most pre-draft rankings. – Lucas Raymond – Frölunda HC (SHL) | Right Wing | 2020 NHL Draft Eligible Göteborg, Sweden | 5-foot-11, 170lbs | Mar. When they back off to defend against him, he can take advantage of the bigger passing lanes or use the defender as a screen and shoot the puck on net. It will also give him another opportunity to perform at the World … Jokke Nevalainen September 2020 - Raymond is bigger, stronger and more confident in the

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Domestically, he played in the SHL this season, putting up four goals and 10 points in 33 games against men.

His quick hands allow him to change the angle on his shot and fool goaltenders.

He has the passing skill and vision to set up teammates on the rush as well as the poise to quarterback the play on the power play. Red Wings select forward Lucas Raymond with no. He reads the play extremely well, almost always making the smart pass. Today we look at Lucas Raymond. He is touted for having strong hockey sense with highlight-reel hands.

2019-20 Team: Frolunda HC (#44) Date of Birth: March 28, 2002 Place of Birth: Goteborg, Sweden Ht: 5-foot-11 Wt: 170-pounds Shoots: Right Position: Right Wing/Left Wing NHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Grading Every Team’s Performance at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. This is combined with excellent edgework and agility. By. He is expected to spend the 2020-2021 season in Sweden but could push for an NHL job as soon as 2021-2022. The Detroit Red Wings selected forward Lucas Raymond with the No. Peter Kovalev/TASS (Photo by Peter … He was selected fourth overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.He was considered a top prospect for the 2020 Draft. Raymond also helped Sweden to Bronze at the Under-17 Hockey Challenge (seven points in six games) and Silver at last year’s Hlinka-Gretzky Cup (five goals, seven points in five games). Facebook. It will also give him another opportunity to perform at the World Junior Championships. Raymond combines his excellent skating ability with very good stickhandling. He was considered a top prospect for the 2020 Draft. His hattrick, including the overtime winner, in the gold-medal-game, was immense. Oct 8th, 05:00. His positioning and effort level are there though, so it is hoped that his defensive game will improve as he matures physically. The following is a compilation of some of the highlight packages and features of Lucas Raymond that are available on youtube. In limited action in the U20 league, he had 14 points in nine games.