Stephens was not given a qualifying offer by the Red Wings and will become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday, MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stephens hasn't scored a goal at the NHL level in two seasons, though he did manage six helpers in 27 games last year. Given his limited offensive upside, the Ontario native figures to continue splitting his time between the NHL and AHL this upcoming campaign and shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value.

Stephens contributed an assist in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Stephens is performing well following a 55-game injury layoff, as he's registered two assists in three games since returning. However, between his fourth-line role and lack of NHL experience, fantasy managers are going to look elsewhere for help at the center position down the stretch.

Stephens (lower body) will be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup Saturday versus Columbus, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stephens should return to a bottom-six role following his nearly five-month absence. He's picked up four helpers through 16 contests this campaign.

Stephens (lower body) will be out at least until Feb. 23, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stephens has already missed four contests and will miss many more, but at least he doesn't require surgery. He recorded four points in 16 games prior to suffering the injury against Montreal on Nov. 13.

Stephens (lower body) was placed on IR on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The move was retroactive to Nov. 13. With Stephens expected to "miss some time," this move doesn't substantially alter his outlook. Joe Veleno has been recalled from AHL Grand Rapids and should fill in while Stephens recovers.

Stephens (lower body) "will miss some time" after leaving Saturday's game against Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

A better look at his timeline could be available in the coming days but this should rule him out for Monday's game against Columbus and Tuesday tilt with the Stars. The 24-year-old has four assists through 16 games this season.

Stephens left Saturday's game against Montreal with a lower-body injury and will not return.

EDGE Analysis

Stephens crashed into the boards and was in noticeable pain when heading back to the bench. An update on the severity of his injury should be available before Monday's tilt with the Blue Jackets.

Stephens posted an assist and two PIM in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Stephens helped out on a Sam Gagner goal in the second period. The 24-year-old Stephens is up to three assists, nine shots on net and a minus-1 rating through eight contests. He looks like a lock for a fourth-line role, but the Red Wings' offense isn't deep enough for him to be considered a consistent producer.

Stephens recorded two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Stephens played a key role in the Red Wings taking control early in the second period. He helped out on goals by Carter Rowney and Vladislav Namestnikov. The 24-year-old Stephens had struggled until Sunday. He has just the two assists, nine shots on net, five blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through six contests. The second-round pick from 2015 has done little to earn anything more than a fourth-line role so far.

Stephens is considered a lock to make the Opening Night roster for the Red Wings, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stephens is tabbed as the permanent replacement for fourth-line grinder Luke Glendening, whom the Wings surprisingly let walk as an unrestricted free agent. It cost the Original Six club a 2022 sixth-round draft pick to acquire Stephens, which isn't a big price to pay for a 24-year-old who was actually a second-round pick with the Lightning back in 2015, when GM Steve Yzerman had been making roster moves for the Bolts.