I’m a little surprised that The Athletic’s Shayna Goldman suggests that Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond might produce a “breakout” fantasy hockey performance this upcoming season:
Lucas Raymond, DET
A 31-goal, 72-point campaign is just the start for Raymond. He raised his game when the Red Wings’ season was on the line with 11 points in six games to end the season — and that’s where I expect him to pick up this year.
The one red flag is the fact that Raymond shot 19 percent last year, which doesn’t scream sustainability. But his play-driving ability grew as last season progressed, and that may be able to balance out any regression worries. Raymond looks ready to become a true offensive threat this season, making him a player to watch.
Continued (paywall); I don’t know whether Raymond is a consistent 30-goal-scorer, but I do believe that he can sustain his point total at the very least.
