The Tampa Bay Lightning traded forward Adam Erne to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for a 2020 fourth-round pick, the teams announced Wednesday.
Erne is a restricted free agent, meaning the Red Wings still need to sign the 24-year-old after adding him to their roster. With Erne off the Lightning's books, the only player left for them to sign is superstar Brayden Point.
Erne appeared in a career-high 65 games for the Bolts last season, registering seven goals and 13 assists in a bottom-six role.
Tampa Bay now has nine picks in seven rounds for the 2020 draft.
The deal marks Steve Yzerman's first player trade as general manager of the Red Wings. Coincidentally, it came together with the team he managed from 2010-18.
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