The Daily: Raymond Deal Fits With Comparables; Becher Injury

In the end, the Lucas Raymond contract negotiation probably ended up where it should have ended up.  He received an eight-year deal paying him an average of 8.075 million per season.

In terms of comparable, his number landed between Carolina’s Seth Jarvis (eight years, $7.9 million AAV) and Ottawa’s Tim Stutzle (eight years,  $8.35 million AAV). Stutzle had 70 points in 75 games, while Raymond had 72 in 82 and Jarvis managed 67 points in 81. Stutzle had registered 39 goals and 90 points in 2022-23

“We’re obviously very pleased with the way he finished the season and showed that he has the ability to play at a higher level and he did that in all aspects,” Detroit GM Steve Yzerman said. “I can never guarantee how production goes, but I expect him to be one of our top players again. I expect his game to continue to grow this year. But, yeah, last year, obviously it helped his case a lot. When you’re talking numbers. He had, I think, 13 goals in the last 20 games. He really helped his cause and we were thrilled to see him play that well.”

This is life-altering money for Raymond, but this deal could also end up being a win for the Red Wings if Raymond continues to improve. We will likely see more players earning $10 million per season if the salary cap continues to rise.

After signing Raymond for $8.075M, #LGRW have $8.75M projected cap space with 22 players (12F/7D/3G).

RFA: Seider

This includes 3 goalies on active roster (Husso, Talbot, Lyon). Could have more space by waiving/sending down 1 goalie and/or 1D. https://t.co/yAqMuyyz3H

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Red Wings In Case You Missed It

Jonatan Berggren received a one-year contract for $825,000 from GM Steve Yzerman.

Paywall story: Bob Duff writes that center prospect Ondrej Becher is a perplexing problem this season because the Red Wings are not sure where he will play this season. He’s also injured with training camp about to start. If you want to subscribe to read this story, click here.

Carter Gylander is hoping to establish that the Red Wings have a third impact goaltending prospect beyond Sebastian Cossa and Trey Augustine.

Red Wings Update

Left wing Dmitri Buchelnikov (52nd overall, 2022) is the second-leading point producer on Podolsk Vityaz with one goal and three assists for four points in five games. Vityaz is 2-3

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Colorado: Logan O’Connor hip problem has been remedied.  Colorado Avalanche.

Philadelphia: Flyers top goalie prospect records first KHL win. Philadelphia Flyers.

Pittsburgh:  Crosby took a two-year deal for $8.7 million per season after getting reassurances from Kyle Dubas that winning was still a priority. Pittsburgh Penguins.

San Jose Sharks: Sheng Peng offers his thoughts on which rookies will or won’t make the Sharks’ roster. San Jose Sharks. 

Washington: Caps prospect defenseman Cam Allen is fully recovered and ready for season. Washington Capitals.