The Lightning recalled Rutta from AHL Syracuse on Friday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Lightning already had seven healthy forwards on its roster, so unless one was hurt during practice Rutta will simply be insurance. He's used to that role, as he was called up in February and was a healthy scratch in all three games.

Rutta was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Lightning promoted Mathieu Joseph from the AHL's Crunch in a corresponding move, with Rutta still waiting to make his debut for the offensively charged Eastern Conference club. It's not worth holding onto the defenseman in fantasy leagues since he lacks a stable role at the highest level.

Tampa Bay recalled Rutta from AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Victor Hedman (lower body) is considered probable for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia, but if he's unable to go, Rutta will be on hand to round out the Lightning's depth at defense. The former Blackhawk will return to the minors as soon as Hedman's given a clean bill of health.

The Lightning reassigned Rutta to AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Erik Cernak (lower body) may be ready to return Thursday against the Stars, so Tampa Bay is no longer in need of Rutta's services as a depth defender. The 28-year-old will continue to be one of the first players the Lightning turns to when dealing with injuries on the back end, but he won't have any fantasy value this season.

Rutta joined the Lightning for practice Tuesday, which suggests he's been recalled from AHL Syracuse, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta has been productive in the minors since joining Tampa Bay's organization via trade on Jan. 11, notching two goals and six points in seven appearances. The former Blackhawk's first opportunity to make his Lightning debut will arrive Tuesday evening against the Flames.

Rutta and a 2019 seventh-pick were traded from the Blackhawks to the Lightning on Friday in exchange for Slater Koekkoek and a 2019 fifth-round pick.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta had a brief stint of success with the Blackhawks in 2017-18, compiling 20 points -- six goals and 14 assists -- over 57 games. He's added another six point in 23 games with the Blackhawks this season, but he will now serve as depth on the back end for the Bolts. He will likely begin his service at AHL Syracuse, but he could join the Lightning at some point this season.

Rutta landed on the waiver wire Thursday, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

By waiving Rutta and assigning him to the minors (assuming he clears), the Blackhawks have the necessary roster flexibility to active Gustav Forsling (shoulder). In 23 games this season, the 28-year-old Rutta tallied six goals, 22 shots and 21 blocks while logging 16:18 of ice time per game. With a cap hit of $2.25 million, there probably aren't many clubs willing to add the Czech to the roster.

Rutta scored two assists in Sunday's 6-3 loss to Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

The second-year blueliner now has three assists in eight games this year. He's averaging just 17:55 of ice time in those eight contests, nearly a minute and a half less than last season.

Rutta has gone scoreless through the first three games of the campaign.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta has only fired two shots on goal over that span and isn't seeing any time on the man advantage, so he can safely be disregarded in all fantasy formats unless his role with the Blackhawks changes dramatically as the season progresses.

Rutta (groin) is in the projected lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta has missed the Blackhawks' last few preseason contests due to a groin injury, but he's evidently left that issue in the rear-view mirror. The 28-year-old blueliner could have some value in deeper fantasy formats this season after notching six goals and 20 points in 57 games last campaign.