This Sunday has brought some activity on the NHL waiver wire involving a local forward from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The team has placed Gabriel Fortier, a talented skater, on waivers.
Elliotte Friedman, a trusted source, confirmed the news: “Gabriel Fortier (TB) is on waivers. He had off-season surgery, so he must be close to ready,” he reported for Sportsnet.
It’s important to note that for the next few days, Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens hold a top-5 priority for claiming players off waivers. They chose not to utilize this priority on Jakob Pelletier or Raphaël Lavoie; however, Fortier could potentially be of interest.
With Josh Anderson’s health uncertain and Juraj Slafkovsky sidelined for several more days, Fortier might be a valuable asset for the Canadiens during this time.
Keep an eye on this situation, as he could be a worthwhile addition to the organization, especially if he begins with Pascal Vincent and the Laval Rocket.
Gabriel Fortier, at 24 years old, is a 5-foot-11, 179-pound forward hailing from Lachine, Quebec. He was selected 59th overall in the 2018 draft (2nd round) by the Tampa Bay Lightning. In his brief NHL career, he has played 11 games and notched 55 points in the AHL over the past two seasons.
