Feb. 20, 2025 |
Fortier was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Thursday. - 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. |
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Feb. 18, 2025 |
Fortier was called up from AHL Syracuse on Tuesday. - 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. |
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Oct. 27, 2024 |
Fortier (undisclosed) was placed on waivers Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. - Fortier had been on the IR 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. |
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Oct. 8, 2024 |
Fortier (undisclosed) is listed on the injured non-roster list, per The Hockey News. - 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. |
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Sept. 18, 2024 |
Fortier underwent surgery during the offseason and will be unavailable until December, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com on Wednesday. - 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. |
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June 17, 2024 |
Fortier signed a one-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Monday. - 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. |
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June 21, 2023 |
Fortier, who was set to become a restricted free agent this summer, inked a one-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Wednesday. - 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. |
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Oct. 21, 2022 |
Fortier was assigned to AHL Syracuse on Friday by the Lightning, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com. - 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. |
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Oct. 4, 2022 |
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. - 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. |
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Jan. 4, 2022 |
Fortier was demoted to AHL Syracuse on Tuesday. - 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. |
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Dec. 21, 2021 |
Fortier scored a goal and added three hits in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Golden Knights. - Fortier opened the scoring at 6:05 of the first period, getting loose on a breakaway sprung by a Mikhail Sergachev pass. This was Fortier's first NHL goal and point, coming in his eighth appearance. The second-round pick from 2018 has added 12 shots on net, 20 hits and a minus-1 rating this year. |
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Nov. 29, 2021 |
Fortier was called up from AHL Syracuse on Monday. - Fortier could be tasked with immediately jumping into the lineup against St. Louis on Tuesday after Mathieu Joseph (undisclosed) was labeled doubtful. In 17 minor-league contests with the Crunch, the 21-year-old Fortier garnered four goals and seven helpers. If he can bring that offensive touch to the NHL level, the winger could offer solid fantasy value. |
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