Overview
- Detroit announced the signing on Saturday, July 4, giving the club a young forward who will compete for a roster spot in training camp.
- Media outlets report the deal carries an $850,000 NHL salary and roughly $90,000–$95,000 minor-league pay though the team did not disclose terms.
- Stillman is a 2021 first-round pick who has played only in the AHL as a pro and posted a 24-point season (14 goals, 10 assists) in 54 games in 2023–24.
- He missed much of 2025–26 after breaking his fibula in October and finished last season with three goals and six assists in 24 games for Abbotsford.
- The signing is a low-risk depth move that will likely send Stillman to the Grand Rapids Griffins if he clears waivers, and it gives the Griffins a chance to see if he can bounce back and help replace recently departed forwards.