Victor Hedman speaks with reporters postgame Former Tampa Bay Lightning [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/] forward Mitchell Stephens has been placed on waivers by the Seattle Kraken [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/]. Stephens, 28, has appeared in 25 games this season with the Kraken, where he has one goal, two assists, 22 hits, and a minus-6 rating. This is after he had two goals and an assist in 23 games with the Montreal Canadiens [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/] this past season. Mitchell Stephens [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyNzIwNDAyMDM4NzkzODU2/usatsi_14737717.jpg] Mitchell Stephens The Lightning selected Stephens with the 33rd overall pick of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. In 45 games over two seasons as a Bolt, he had three goals, seven points, 44 hits, and a minus-14 rating. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Google News [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyMTYzOTA0NDY4NDI4Nzc2/google-news.png] Google News Stay updated with the most interesting Lightning stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwruDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story.