Buffalo Sabres eye Lucas Raymond: Offer sheet could test Detroit Red Wings' resolve
As the NHL offseason enters its final stretch, rumors are swirling about a potential offer sheet targeting one of the league's rising stars, Lucas Raymond of the Detroit Red Wings.
The 22-year-old forward had an impressive season, playing in all 82 games and tallying 72 points, including 31 goals. With his significant contributions, Raymond has firmly established himself as a key piece of Detroit's future. However, recent reports suggest that the Buffalo Sabres are showing strong interest in the young winger and might be ready to submit an offer sheet.
This development follows similar moves earlier in the offseason, such as the St. Louis Blues' successful offer sheet acquisitions from the Edmonton Oilers. While the Red Wings would likely match any offer to retain Raymond, the situation adds intrigue as the offseason wraps up. Should the Sabres proceed with the offer, it could lead to a high-stakes decision for Detroit, potentially altering the landscape of their roster moving forward.
Source: Bladeofsteel
Insider suggests another offer sheet may be coming for Detroit Red Wings forward
Source: NHL
Lucas Raymond
| POLL | ||
What should the Red Wings do if Buffalo submits an offer sheet for Lucas Raymond? | ||
| Match the offer at any cost | 65 | 61.3 % |
| Negotiate a trade instead | 6 | 5.7 % |
| Let him go and collect draft picks | 2 | 1.9 % |
| Wait and see how high the offer is | 33 | 31.1 % |
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