Red Wings acquire RFA Erne from Lightning for 2020 fourth-round pick

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Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Adam Erne (73) pushes off St. Louis Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz (17) as he moves the puck along the dasher during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (Chris O'Meara/AP)

The Detroit Red Wings have acquired forward Adam Erne from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2020 fourth-round draft pick, the teams announced Wednesday.

Erne, 24, recorded 20 points in 65 games for the Lightning last season.

Across three seasons in Tampa Bay, the 2013 second-round pick (33rd overall) has collected 27 points across 114 games.

The native of New Haven, Conn., is currently a restricted free agent, coming off a three-year, entry-level contract.

Acquire:
  • Adam Erne
Acquire:
  • 2020 4th-round pick
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