Martel was brought in via trade by the Panthers from the Lightning on Thursday in exchange for Anthony Greco.

EDGE Analysis

Martel hasn't appeared in an NHL game for the Lightning this season, though he did log nine games with Tampa Bay back in 2018-19 in which he tallied two helpers, 12 hits and 16 shots. The center figures to remain in the minors with AHL Springfield for the most of the rest of the year but could be among the Black Aces call-ups.

Martel signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Thursday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martel sat as a healthy scratch more often than not in 2018-19, finishing the campaign with two assists in nine appearances with the big club. He'll likely have a similar role with the Lightning in 2019-20, so there's no reason for fantasy owners to concern themselves with his status.

Martel has received a qualifying offer from the Lightning, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martel had trouble cracking a stacked Tampa Bay lineup last season, posting two assists in just nine appearances. His experience in 2019-20 is likely to be similar.

Martel played Tuesday for the first time since Jan. 10 and recorded an assist in a 6-3 win over Calgary.

EDGE Analysis

Martel played with Cedric Paquette and Ryan Callahan. It was just the sixth time he has played since joining the roster. There's just no fantasy value in that.

Martel is once again a healthy scratch after playing two games last week.

EDGE Analysis

Martel is a small, high-energy buzzsaw on the NHL's best team. He has dressed for just six games this season and mustered one assist on 12 shots. Martel is a great story, but he just doesn't play enough to warrant any kind of fantasy attention.

Martel dressed for three straight games right before Christmas after being a healthy scratch for the previous five weeks.

EDGE Analysis

He even picked up his first NHL point against Vancouver on the Thursday night. And despite playing just 6 minutes, 57 seconds, Martel was the most hated man in the building because of his abrasive play (four PIM). His ice time was just over nine minutes the other two games, but he produced no points. Martel has just that one point in four games this season, so don't look here for fantasy production.

Martel remains the Lightning's 13th forward and a healthy scratch.

EDGE Analysis

Martel has only seen ice time in one contest -- Nov. 10 against the Sens. He laid three hits and fired the same number of shots in 12:06. The Bolts tend to favor small forwards, so Martel has a shot with them. But they already have a lot of smaller guys on the ice right now. His fantasy value -- if there is any -- is going to lie deep in the future.

Martel is back with the Lightning on Sunday after a conditioning assignment with AHL Syracuse.

EDGE Analysis

Martel was sent down to get some game action, and he had one assist in four minor-league games. He's needed for depth since Ondrej Palat (lower body) is considered day-to-day. Martel's first chance to crack the lineup is Tuesday versus the Predators.

Martel was reassigned to AHL Syracuse for a conditioning stint Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Martel has yet to appear in a game for the Lightning this season, with his conditioning assignment designed to get him some game action with the Crunch. Considering the depth the team has at forward, it seems unlikely this will be the natural center's last stint in the minors -- even if it's just a temporary move this time.

Martel is likely a healthy scratch Thursday against Vancouver, reports Tampa Times.

EDGE Analysis

Martel is waiting to make his Lightning debut. The small, electric winger is coming off a 25-goal, 40-point season (59 games) with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the AHL. The Bolts have played just one game and the coaches are working to figure out lines right now. He'll get his shot, but don't expect fantasy miracles if he's on a lower line. Keep Martel on the wire.