Stephens was flipped to the Red Wings from the Lightning on Friday in exchange for a 2022 sixth-round pick.

EDGE Analysis

Stephens garnered one assist, three shots and eight hits in seven games for the Lightning this past season. The 24-year-old center should be in the mix for a spot on the Opening Night roster with his new club and could top the 38 games he played during the 2019-20 campaign.

Stephens (lower body) will be activated off injured reserve and return to Tampa Bay's lineup for Tuesday's game versus Nashville, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stephens hasn't cracked the Lightning's lineup since Jan. 23 against Columbus, but he recently wrapped up an impressive conditioning stint with AHL Syracuse, during which he racked up eight points in just four games. Stephens, who's picked up one point in four NHL appearances this year, is expected to skate on Tampa Bay's fourth line Tuesday.

Stephens (lower body) was recalled from his conditioning stint with AHL Syracuse on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Stephens was fantastic during his 10-day conditioning stint, racking up eight points across four AHL games. The 24-year-old is still technically on injured reserve, but he could be activated for Tuesday's matchup against the Predators. Stephens likely will slot into the bottom six if he ends up playing.

Stephens (lower body) was assigned to AHL Syracuse for conditioning on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Stephens has been sidelined since Jan. 23 with a lower-body injury, so he'll head to the AHL to get back into playing shape. The 24-year-old winger has notched seven points in 42 games over the last two campaigns.

Stephens is considered day-to-day with his lower-body injury, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stephens has been sidelined since undergoing surgery in mid-February, but it sounds like he could be ready to return sooner rather than later. Either way, the 24-year-old forward has only notched seven points in 42 games over the last two seasons, so most fantasy managers won't need to track his status.

Head coach Jon Cooper said Thursday that Stephens (lower body) has started skating again but isn't close to returning to the lineup.

EDGE Analysis

Stephens underwent surgery in mid-February and was expected to miss at least two months. It's been a month since his surgery, so getting back on the ice marks a significant milestone in his rehab. Nevertheless, it sounds like he's at least a few weeks away from returning to the lineup, if not more. Prior to this injury, Stephens played four games this year, recording an assist, four hits and two shots on net.

Stephens (lower body) underwent surgery recently and is expected to miss a couple of months, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Jon Cooper didn't provide much detail on Stephens' injury besides calling it "significant." Late March seems like the earliest that the 24-year-old will be ready. Prior to this injury, Stephens looked ready to be a fixture in the lineup, as he played all four games on the fourth line.

Coach Jon Cooper said Sunday that Stephens (lower body) is expected to miss at least two months, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stephens suffered the injury in Jan. 23's loss to the Blue Jackets as the injury appears significant. Before getting injured, the 23-year-old recorded one assist, two shots and four hits while averaging 8:32 of ice time in four games this year. Expect the team to shift Stephens to injured reserve to open up a roster spot in the coming days.

Stephens has been ruled out indefinitely with a lower-body injury, the team announced Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Stephens has registered one assist, two shots and four hits while averaging 8:32 of ice time in four games this year. The 23-year-old center will almost certainly be designated for injured reserve in the coming days, while Blake Coleman figures to re-enter the lineup after missing out against Columbus for disciplinary reasons Saturday.

Head coach Jon Cooper said following Saturday's loss to the Blue Jackets that Stephens could miss significant time, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cooper walked back his comments by saying that he was speculating, but it appears the 23-year-old forward will miss at least a few games at this point. The Lightning don't play again until Tuesday's matchup against the Hurricanes. The team should provide a more definitive timeline before then.