DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Lucas Raymond to an eight-year, $64.6 million contract on Monday, completing a deal with one of their top young players less than 72 hours before training camp begins.
Raymond will count $8.075 million against the salary cap until 2032. The 22-year-old was a restricted free agent without an NHL contract for the upcoming season, having just achieved career highs with 31 goals, 41 assists, and 72 points.
Another example is Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider, who earned the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year in 2021-22.
Detroit is hoping to end an eight-year playoff drought that dates back to the Original Six franchise’s last trip in 2016.
Raymond, a Swede who was the fourth choice in 2020, has 174 points in 238 games since entering the league.
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