 Five-and-a-half months after sustaining his back injury, Raymond was set to return to the Canucks' lineup for a game against the Predators on December 1, 2011.However, the team failed to file the proper paperwork to the NHL by the 5 p.m. deadline, delaying Raymond's return until the following game.He recorded six points (three goals and three assists) in his first seven games back, but struggled to produce offensively for the remainder of the season.