The future is now!
Swedish forward Lucas Raymond, who was Detroit’s top draft pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, will be on the opening night roster when the Red Wings host the Tampa Bay Lightning in the season opener on Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena.
Red Wings send Joe Veleno down to GR, which brings them down to 23. Lucas Raymond has officially made the team (and based on today's practice, appears slated to start on the top line).
— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) October 11, 2021
Raymond skated on a line with Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi in practice, which could remain intact by Thursday. Meanwhile, the team sent down forward Joe Veleno to the Grand Rapids Griffins, along with Taro Hirose and Riley Barber.
The Detroit #RedWings today assigned Riley Barber, Taro Hirose and Joe Veleno to the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Additionally, Detroit designated Kyle Criscuolo and Seth Barton as injured non-roster and placed Jakub Vrana on IR.
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— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 11, 2021
