The Detroit Red Wings have claimed forward Gemel Smith off of waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings announced Tuesday forward Justin Abdelkader has been placed on waivers for the purpose of a buyout. — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 6, 2020Abdelkader, 33, has been with the Red Wings since 2008. He is in the 5th year of a 7-year contract he signed with the Red Wings in 2015. The Muskegon, Mich. native first joined the Red Wings from Michigan State University at the end of the 2008 season. May 17, 2020: Red Wings Justin Abdelkader on the possible NHL return, quarantine and his teammate’s golf gameSign up here for the latest news on the team and from around the league, and some jokes (good ones).