Steve Ott Traded To Montreal

Steve Ott

The Detroit Red Wings announced early Wednesday morning that they have traded forward Steve Ott to Montreal for a 2018 sixth round pick.

Ott, 34, is in his first season with the Red Wings and has three goals and three assists in 42 games.  The veteran forward signed a one-year, 800,000 dollar contract last offseason and has 109 goals & 178 assists in 837 career NHL games.  

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