The Lightning have acquired defenseman Devante Stephens from the Sabres in exchange for defenseman Matthew Spencer, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced today.

Stephens, 22, has appeared in three games with the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL, posting one assist and 13 penalty minutes. 

The Surrey, British Columbia native was drafted by Buffalo in the fifth round, 122nd overall, at the 2015 NHL Draft.