Fortier was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Fortier was summoned Tuesday, and it appears he was just serving as an extra skater for practices while some of Tampa Bay's players have been competing in the 4 Nations Face-Off. The 25-year-old Fortier has 10 goals and 17 points in 37 appearances with Syracuse this campaign.

Fortier was called up from AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Fortier may just be an extra body at practice for a few days while the Lightning's American and Canadian representatives at the 4 Nations Face-Off remain away ahead of Thursday's championship game. The 25-year-old Fortier would likely be limited to depth duties if he sees any action with the big club.

Fortier (undisclosed) was placed on waivers Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fortier had been on injured reserve after undergoing surgery in the offseason, so the move indicates he's been cleared and likely report to AHL Syracuse. The 24-year-old Fortier figures to spend the bulk of the campaign in the minors.

Fortier (undisclosed) is on the injured non-roster list, per The Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

Fortier underwent offseason surgery and won't be ready to play until at least December, so this move is not a surprise. He'll likely begin his 2024-25 campaign with AHL Syracuse.

Fortier underwent surgery during the offseason and will be unavailable until December, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Fortier had 13 goals and 26 points in 62 regular-season contests with AHL Syracuse in 2023-24. Once the 24-year-old is healthy, he'll probably play in the minors, though Fortier might get a chance to serve with Tampa Bay at some point before the end of the campaign.

Fortier signed a one-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Fortier generated 13 goals and 26 points in 62 regular-season contests for AHL Syracuse in 2023-24. He also added one goal and four assists in eight minor-league playoff outings. The 24-year-old forward is likely to spend most, if not all, of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL.

Fortier, who was set to become a restricted free agent this summer, inked a one-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Fortier had 11 goals and 29 points in 67 contests with AHL Syracuse last season. The 23-year-old has also contributed a goal in 11 career NHL outings. He might compete for a roster spot out of training camp, but it wouldn't be surprising if he spent the majority of the 2023-24 campaign in the minors.

Fortier was assigned to AHL Syracuse on Friday, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

EDGE Analysis

Fortier made the roster out of training camp as the 13th forward and managed to play against the Flyers on Saturday, picking up one hit in 8:25 of action. The Lightning have not made a corresponding move to fill the roster spot at this time.

Fortier worked in with the offensive lines through practice on Tuesday and looks set to make the Lightning as the 13th forward, reports NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Fortier was drafted by the Bolts in the second round in 2018 and is best known as a menace on the forecheck. The 22-year-old winger got into 10 NHL games with the Bolts last season and scored one goal. Fortier is a solid skater who plays a physical game, so his game is best-suited for the Bolts' bottom six. Hits may eventually be his fantasy calling card.

Fortier was demoted to AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Fortier will reprise his role with AHL Syracuse where he has recorded four goals and seven assists through 17 appearances this season. The 21-year-old tallied one goal through his 10 NHL performances prior to being reassigned.