Lucas Raymond spoke with the Red Wings’ media corps after signing an 8-year, $64.6 million contract yesterday evening. Here are the pertinent Tweets from his presser:
Raymond is happy to have his extension done before camp but hinted there can be a desire to have things done earlier in the summer. Now he can go to camp with the relief of that 8×8+ done. #LGRW
— Rachel Hopmayer (@rachelhopmayer) September 17, 2024
Lucas Raymond says he didn't change too much of his game to garner the success he had last season. Said he figured out a lot of things and what made his game good, just "figured out how to do it on a consistent basis." #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) September 17, 2024
On a negotiation process that was “all new to me,” Raymond says he really focused on term length. He loves Detroit and wants to be here — hence the late NTC. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/wMMeQmiMwo
— Rachel Hopmayer (@rachelhopmayer) September 17, 2024
Lucas Raymond about the buzz around Hockeytown, “the building was electric every night, you could feel it around the city.” Said it’s been that way night in and night out since his first year in Detroit, but last season was the most exciting hockey he’s played #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) September 17, 2024
Happiness all around. 😊 pic.twitter.com/ap3GObwQdK
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 17, 2024