Motte was released from his NHL professional tryout agreement and signed an AHL tryout with Charlotte on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

It doesn't look like Motte will be getting an NHL deal in the immediate future, but he'll continue to stay game ready with the Panthers' minor-league affiliate. Motte scored in Charlotte's 4-1 win over Iowa on Saturday. At this time, fantasy managers don't need to track his performance in the AHL.

Motte (lower body) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's clash with Tampa Bay, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Motte is trying to earn a permanent contract after joining the Cats on a PTO for training camp. He'll have three preseason games -- all against the Lightning -- to prove himself to team brass. If he does sign with the club, don't be surprised to see him ink a two-way contract that allows him to shift between levels. Even when up with the big club, Motte could frequently find himself serving as a healthy scratch.

Motte (lower body) will be sidelined versus the Hurricanes on Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Motte seems like a long shot to get into the lineup versus the Lightning on Tuesday but hasn't been officially ruled out. With the veteran center in camp on a PTO, he probably can't afford to miss a lot of time, though the injury to Aleksander Barkov (knee) figures to open up a roster spot ahead of Opening Night against the Blackhawks on Oct. 7.

Motte (lower body) left Wednesday's preseason game versus the Hurricanes for precautionary reasons, per Armando Velez of The Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

It sounds like the Panthers didn't want to push things with Motte, who is in camp on a professional tryout agreement. The 30-year-old can be considered day-to-day ahead of the Panthers' next preseason contest, which is a rematch with the Hurricanes on Monday.

Motte signed a professional tryout agreement with Florida, NHL Insider Frank Seravalli reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Motte will be competing with fellow PTO signee Noah Gregor for a spot on the defending Stanley Cup champions' roster. With the Wings last year, the 30-year-old center notched four goals and five helpers while averaging just 11:19 of ice time. Even if Motte does make the team, it figures to be in a fourth-line role that could include some stints in the press box as a healthy scratch.

Motte scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and blocked three shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Motte has held down a fourth-line role when healthy this season. He's earned four points over his last 14 games, and he's up to nine points, 60 shots on net, 68 hits, 47 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating across 52 appearances. His limited offense makes him a poor option in most fantasy formats.

Motte produced an assist, two hits and three blocked shots in Friday's 5-3 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Motte has four points over 16 contests since the start of March as a bottom-six regular for the Red Wings. The 30-year-old forward won't do a lot on offense, but he's played well enough to stay in the lineup since Andrew Copp (pectoral) was ruled out for the year. Motte is now at eight points, 54 shots on net, 63 hits, 39 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating across 48 appearances in 2024-25.

Motte scored a goal on two shots, added four PIM and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-1 win over Utah.

EDGE Analysis

Motte tallied late in the third period on a feed from Craig Smith. The 30-year-old Motte has seven points this season, three of which he's earned over his last nine outings. He's added 51 shots on net, 56 hits, 34 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating across 43 contests, primarily in a fourth-line role.

Motte notched an assist in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Utah.

EDGE Analysis

Motte has played in six straight games, but this was his first point since Jan. 7 versus the Senators. The 29-year-old has been limited to five points over 35 contests this season while occasionally being a healthy scratch and also contending with injuries earlier in the campaign. He's added 40 shots on net, 45 hits, 24 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating in a fourth-line role.

Motte played in his third straight game in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Motte is filling in for Michael Rasmussen (upper body). The 29-year-old Motte has had his own injury issues at times this season, though he's no lock for the lineup even when healthy. He's at four points, 37 shots on net, 43 hits and a minus-12 rating across 32 appearances. Motte has never earned a 20-point campaign and has virtually no chance to get there in 2024-25, so he's not a fantasy option in the vast majority of formats.