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 The Detroit Red Wings have had a terrific start to the season with a 4-2 record, thanks to the arrival of young studs such as Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider, who have added lots of skill and talent to the lineup.   Detroit Red Wings Offseason Moves: 1. Traded for and Re-signed Alex Nedeljkovic 2. Traded for Nick Leddy 3. Signed Pius Suter, Jordan Oesterle 4. Re-signed Jakub Vrana, Filip Hronek 5. Re-signed Marc Staal, Michael Rasmussen, Adam Erne Offseason Review: The biggest weakness for the Detroit Red Wings was goaltending, so they went out and traded for Alex Nedeljkovic, who was in a contract dispute with the Carolina Hurricanes. Then subsequently, re-signed Nedeljkovic to a 2 yr deal worth 3.5 million per season. Nedeljkovic will tandem with Thomas Greiss and should form a solid tandem in net. The Red Wings also acquired Nick Leddy from the New York Islanders. This trade helps the Red Wings take that next step forward, as Leddy is an veteran defenseman, with playoff ex...

In the 2020 NHL Draft, the Ottawa Senators have the potential to build a the core of a contending team with the picks they have available to them. They have 3 picks in 1st round and 4 2nd round picks in 2020 draft, which will also them to draft some high impact prospects for the future. At the 2020 draft, the Ottawa Senators trade picks 51, 58 to the Nashville Predators for pick 37. 2020 Draft results: 3-Quinton Byfield  5-Lucas Raymond 28-William Wallinder 33-Ty Foerster 37-Lukas Reichel 59-Emil Andrae The Ottawa Senators a two blue chip prospects in Quinton Byfield and Lucas Raymond as well as 2 very good prospects in William Wallinder and Ty Foerster. Lukas Reichel and Emil Andrae may also be solid players down the line. After the Draft, a few trades are made Ottawa Senators trade Anthony Duclair, Chris Tierney, Connor Brown to the Edmonton Oilers for Adam Larsson, Andreas Athanasiou. The Oilers get two players that can play in on the top line alongside Connor McDavid and a grea...

Lucas Raymond Frolunda HC SHL 5'10"/ 165 lb RW/LW Size/Strength         Below Average Skating         Excellent Shot/Scoring         Excellent Puckhandling          Excellent Physical Play         Excellent Offensive Play Excellent Defensive Play Excellent Hockey Sense         Excellent Competitiveness      Excellent Strengths 1. explosive winger who is equally dangerous with his shot or pass 2. plays a strong two-way game, intensity and has terrific vision 3. Clutch player, exceptional undre pressure, creative in transition and in offensive zone Cause for Concern 1. lack of production due to lack of opportunity of Frolunda 2. Playing against men in North America 3. Undersized player and isn't a top end skater Skill: Two way Winger, with high end playmaking and scoring skills and a great h...