A former Stanley Cup champion is on his way to the Motor City. The Detroit Red Wings announced Saturday afternoon that they've claimed defenseman Christian Djoos off waivers from the Anaheim Ducks.

Djoos, 26, was a member of the Washington Capitals during their run to the 2018 Stanley Cup, their first in franchise history.

The Goteborg, Sweden native was drafted in the seventh round, 195th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. He's spent parts of three seasons in the NHL with the Capitals, and Anaheim Ducks. In 119 regular season games, he's recorded 27 points (5 G, 22 A), 14 penalty minutes, and is a +25. In 25 career playoff games, he has 1 point (1 A), 4 penalty minutes, and is a +2.

Internationally, Djoos has represented Sweden on several occasions, most recently at the 2014 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships. In 7 games, he tallied 3 points (2 G, 1 A), 2 penalty minutes, and was a +3 as the host Swedes lost in the Gold Medal Game to their arch-rivals, Finland.

Meanwhile, Florida claimed Gustav Forsling off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes. Florsling has played a total of 122 NHL games, all for the Chicago Blackhawks. Playing for the Panthers will reunite him with coach Joel Quenneville. Forsling spent all of last season in the AHL with the Charlotte Checkers.

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