Raymond, 23, is coming off his third NHL season, which saw him reach 31 goals and 41 assists. His 72 points led the team, and his .88 points-per-game average ranked only behind Dylan Larkin (1.01) and Patrick Kane (.

Three seasons and 238 NHL games was a large enough sample size for the Detroit Red Wings to conclude Lucas Raymond is a special talent whose best is yet to come, and they want him around for a long time.

Lucas Raymond wanted a long-term contract with the Red Wings, and he got his wish. Here's what he had to say about the negotiation process.