Lightning's Gabriel Fortier: Signs one-year contract
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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 with the Lightning out of training camp, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him spend the majority of the 2023-24 campaign in the minors.
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Lightning's Gabriel Fortier: Heading to AHL
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Fortier was assigned to AHL Syracuse on Friday, 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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Lightning's Gabriel Fortier: Poised to be 13th forward
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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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Lightning's Gabriel Fortier: Reassigned to AHL
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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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Lightning's Gabriel Fortier: Deposits first NHL goal
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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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Lightning's Gabriel Fortier: Promoted from minors
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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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Lightning's Gabriel Fortier: Inks entry-level deal
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Fortier agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
Fortier -- who was drafted by the Lightning in the second round of the 2018 NHL Draft -- has racked up 14 goals and 28 points through the first 34 games of the year with QMJHL Baie-Comeau. If the 18-year-old continues to produce at that rate, he could force the team to give him a good hard look at training camp next season.
