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

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Hockey fans begin sitting in Little Caesars Arena prior to the preseason NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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(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.