Lucas Raymond (born 28 March 2002) is a Swedish professional

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winger for the

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of the

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. He was drafted fourth overall by the Red Wings in the 2020 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

On 4 October 2018, Raymond made his

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(SHL) debut with

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. In doing so, he became the first player born in 2002 to play in the SHL. Later that season on 28 December, he scored his first professional goal against

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, at the age of 16. On 17 April 2021, Raymond was signed by the

to a three-year, entry-level contract. In his first North American season, Raymond made the Red Wings opening night roster to begin the 2021–22 season. On 19 October 2021, Raymond scored his first NHL goal on

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of the

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, helping the Red Wings to a 4–1 victory. On 24 October, Raymond scored his first career NHL

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against

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and posted a career-best four points in a 6–3 victory over the

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. Raymond was named the NHL Rookie of the Month for November 2021 after recording 12 points in 14 games.

Personal life

His father Jean was born in

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and moved to Sweden at the age of 15. He has an older brother named Hugo.

International play

He represented

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as an

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at the

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and won a bronze medal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

References

External links

* 2002 births Living people Detroit Red Wings draft picks Detroit Red Wings players Swedish expatriate ice hockey players in the United States Frölunda HC players Ice hockey people from Gothenburg NHL first-round draft picks Swedish ice hockey forwards Swedish people of French descent 21st-century Swedish sportsmen 4 Nations Face-Off players {{Sweden-icehockey-winger-stub