The Detroit Red Wings selected Swedish left winger Lucas Raymond with the fourth overall pick in the NHL Draft on Tuesday
Raymond played the majority of the season at 17 in the top Swedish league with Frolunda, so his stats weren’t going to be overwhelming (four goals, six assists in 33 games), but he brings some excellent skills. – speed, explosiveness, stick handling in traffic and hockey IQ
NHL central scouting describes Raymond as a « mobile, explosive, fast winger with speed and excellent puck control Smart, efficient in traffic, creates scoring chances with quick movements and hard work «
Dobber Hockey said of Raymond: « (His) stats may not jump off the page, but it’s rare for a 17-year-old to even play in the SHL. Not only that, Raymond has played in a Stacked Frolunda squad, one of the best teams in all of Europe Raymond’s offensive minutes and opportunities have been very limited, but make no mistake – Raymond is one of the best attacking talents in this draft class He’s a great playmaker with elite vision and a sense of hockey He also has excellent shooting and he’s a great skater He competes extremely well and is not a defensive passive «
The New York Rangers, as expected, selected left winger Alexis Lafreniere of Rimouski (Quebec league) with the first choice The Los Angeles Kings took second center Quinton Byfield of OHL Sudbury and the Senators of ‘Ottawa chose left winger Tim Stutzle of Mannheim (Germany) third
This is the Red Wings’ highest selection since 1990, when they drafted Keith Primeau third overall This is the fourth year in a row they’ve made the top 10
The Red Wings have nine picks Wednesday on the second day of the draft (11:30 am, NHL Network), including three in the second round (Nos. 32, 45 and 55) and two in the third (Nos 63 and 65)
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