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Red Wings trade 6th round pick to Tampa Bay for Mitchell Stephens

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Posted at 10:13 AM, Jul 30, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-30 10:13:28-04

(WXYZ) — The Detroit Red Wings are sending a sixth-round pick to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for center Mitchell Stephens.

The 24-year-old played in seven games last season for the Lightning and had one assist. He also added a goal in the playoffs.

In his career, he's played 45 games and had three goals and four assists.

Stephens was drafted by the Lightning in the second round in 2015.