Lucas Raymond will be a Detroit Red Wings for eight more years!

Locking up Lucas Raymond for eight years at an AAV of $8.075 million shows Detroit's commitment to building a strong core around their young talent. Raymond has shown flashes of becoming a key player for the Red Wings, and this contract solidifies his place in the team's future.

This move provides cost certainty for Detroit while potentially looking like a bargain down the line if Raymond continues to develop into a top winger. Plus, the long-term commitment should give Raymond the confidence to keep growing his game.