At 29, Motte brings experience and depth to the Red Wings lineup. Last season, he played for the Tampa Bay Lightning, scoring six goals and three assists for nine points in 69 regular-season games. He also contributed a goal in Tampa's first-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers.
Over his eight NHL seasons, Motte has accumulated 49 goals and 41 assists for 90 points in 400 career regular-season games. His career includes stints with the Lightning, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Vancouver Canucks, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Chicago Blackhawks. Originally drafted by the Blackhawks in the fourth round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, Motte played three seasons with the University of Michigan, where he excelled, particularly in his final season with 32 goals and 24 assists in 38 games.