Not surprising he signed now at all honestly, I never understood the doomer idea that he wouldn't sign with Detroit. Also tidy work to go with a tryout so that the contract starts next season.
When you lack skilled players I don't think the answer is trading one of your most skilled players based on small sample sizes in hopes that down the line you get a player that is more elite than the one you have. I understand the sentiment about being mad about the current roster's results but it feels like you're just cutting your nose off to spite your face if that's the route you go to fix it. I understand I'm in the minority here and probably should have just kept my feelings to myself. I should probably just take a break overall lol.
Even thinking about trading Raymond seems crazy to me, it feels like the Maple Leafs getting rid of Marner and their fans thinking their team actually improved because of it.
Nope, they would have his rights through next season as well. As long as he's NCAA eligible.
I imagine he signs with the Wings now though because MSU had another high profile goalie prospect sign with them for next season.