Detroit — The Red Wings added more forward depth Friday, as general manager Steve Yzerman returned to his Tampa connections.
The Wings acquired center Mitchell Stephens from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
Stephens, 24, has appeared in 45 games for the back-to-back Stanley Cup-champion Lightning over the last two seasons. Stephens has three goals and four assists for seven points in the NHL.
Stephens (5-foot-11, 190-pounds) was limited to seven NHL games last season due to a lower-body injury, with one assist.