Raymond's Secret Passion: Books Fuel Wings Star
Lucas Raymond, the Red Wings' breakout forward leading Swedish NHLers with 60 points, harbors a hidden love for reading that keeps him sharp amid the grind. Those quiet hours with a good book reveal the mindset behind his steady climb from prospect to Olympian, a side of him even some Detroit beat guys didn't see coming. As he eyes glory in Milano-Cortina, this off-ice ritual underscores why Sweden tapped him for their gold chase against a loaded field.
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