Detroit — It’s the time of year when fantasy football players are heating up preparation for their drafts and working diligently to find that one player in the background that others are overlooking.

It’s getting close to that time in the NHL, too.

Among Red Wings players, a popular choice in many drafts will be forward Lucas Raymond. That’s no surprise, given Raymond’s development the last few seasons.

It would be good news for fantasy owners — but more importantly for the Red Wings organization and its fans.

Raymond, 23, posted career-highs of 80 points and 53 assists last season, to go along with 27 goals. Raymond has made steady progress since entering the league in 2021-22 and putting up 57 points (23 goals, 34 assists) and establishing himself quickly as a player to watch, after

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