Red Wings trade defenceman Troy Stecher to Kings for seventh-round pick

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Troy Stecher (70) steals the puck from Washington Capitals left wing Conor Sheary (73) in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Washington. (Alex Brandon/AP)

The Los Angeles Kings acquired defenceman Troy Stecher from the Detroit Red Wings for a seventh-round pick in the 2022 draft on Sunday.

Stecher, 27, has one goal and one assist in 16 games this season while averaging 15:08 in ice time.

The Richmond, B.C., native was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Vancouver Canucks in 2016. He has 88 points — 15 goals and 73 assists — in four seasons with the Canucks and two with the Red Wings.

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