Taormina (undisclosed) was acquired by the Flames from the Canadiens -- along with Rinat Valiev -- is exchange for Brett Kulak on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Taormina has been dealing with an undisclosed issue for much of training camp and figures to be shipped down to AHL Stockton once given the all-clear. The blueliner spent all of 2018-19 in the ECHL, which doesn't bode well for his long-term development.

Taormina arrived at camp with an undisclosed injury, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of Taormina's injury is unknown, but there's no reason for fantasy owners to be concerned with his availability. The 31-year-old blueliner hasn't appeared in an NHL contest since 2015 and will spend the entirety of the 2018-19 campaign in the minors.

Montreal waived Taormina on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old blueliner has only appeared in 12 NHL games since the 2012-13 campaign, so he's nothing more than an organizational depth player at this stage in his career. He'll likely spend the entirety of the 2017-18 season in the minors.

Taormina signed a two-year, two-way deal with the Canadiens on Saturday, the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old Taormina spent all of last season with Tampa Bay's affiliate in the American Hockey League, notching 60 points in 70 games for Calder Cup-winning Syracuse. He'll likely bolster the defense for the Laval Rocket during its inaugural season as Montreal's AHL affiliate.

Taormina leads the Syracuse Crunch with 24 points and is on pace to best his 41 points in 61 games last season.

EDGE Analysis

Taormina is an elite puck-moving defender, but he's picked up more work of late in all roles. And he's excelling. Trouble is, Taormina is now 30 and his best-before date for NHL action is rapidly approaching. He may forever be an AHL star.

Taormina was sent down to AHL Syracuse on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Fellow rearguard Slater Koekkoek was recalled in a corresponding move. Taormina spent just under two weeks with the big club but didn't see any game action while up, so he'll return to the Crunch for further seasoning until the Bolts call his name again.

Taormina was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

With Slater Koekkoek heading to the minors Wednesday, the Lightning brought up the 29-year-old Taormina to bolster the blue line. Taormina is an offensive minded defenseman, evidenced by his 41 points in 61 games for Syracuse last season, and could end up spending significant time in the majors now that Koekkoek is out of the picture.

Taormina signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Lightning on Tuesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taormina has only appeared in 12 games over the last three seasons with the Bolts, going pointless in that span. He's an organizational depth option who won't break the bank.

Taormina was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taormina made his NHL debut in 2010-11 with the Devils, and has seen sporadic appearances ever since, never tallying more than 30 games played in a single NHL season. He'll provide the Lightning with depth on the defensive end.

Taormina was reassigned to the Crunch of the AHL on Monday, Bryan Burns of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The blueliner failed to draw into the lineup in his short stint with the club, and his return to the AHL could signify the return of Jason Garrison (lower body) from injured reserve. Taormina could be recalled again later in the season, but he doesn't have much fantasy utility even when with the parent organization.