Projecting Lucas Raymond’s New Red Wings Contract
Without Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin in the lineup, Lucas Raymond has stepped up to be Detroit’s go-to, all-situations forward. It’s good timing for Raymond – his entry-level contract (ELC) expires after this season and the third-year forward is due for a hefty raise. Raymond is eligible to sign a new deal at any point. Here, we’ll explore what that contract could look like in terms of length and salary. Negotiation Between the Red Wings & Lucas Raymond Let’s start with leverage. Both sides have some, though not the same amount. On one hand, Raymond is coming off of…