Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman knows Stephens well, so this move is not a big surprise. Stephens is a defensive center who will try to win a job on Detroit's fourth line in training camp.

Despite losing Yanni Gourde to expansion and trading away Tyler Johnson, the Lightning still deemed Stephens expendable at the center position. That does not bode well for his NHL future.

There is no fantasy impact here, as Stephens is not even a lock for a roster spot in Detroit. Plus, he is extremely limited in terms of his offensive acumen.