Not sure Yzerman brings Raymond up that soon. I think he brings up Veleno and puts him on the wing before Raymond

Detroit is notorious for being patient with their prospects. I think they bring back Ryan on a cheap contract instead.

Yeah, you're most likely correct, let's not give him the "into the fire" treatment. There's no reason to do that. It still would be a good idea to give Raymond a taste (call up) here and there in my opinion. And I agree with Aero_Astro, I think Ryan gets a deal now.

This, Either Veleno makes the roster or Yzerman signs Bobby Ryan.

I've heard Blash wants to keep Larkin and Bert together as much as possible, so I'd expect Bertuzzi to be on the first line with Larks as long as they aren't in Canada. My only other thought on this is that Raymond probably won't be on the roster and that Ryan would be the optimal replacement, but it looks like everybody else has said that already.

how we feelin after 2 preseason games? I'd definitely say he plays in detroit

I mean, we also have Beckman flashing this ore season. That does not mean he is in the lineup though.