Jakob Pelletier - NHL News & Rumors

Sent to waivers Pelletier was placed on waivers by the Lightning on Sunday.

Impact Pelletier had an outside shot to make Tampa Bay's Opening Night roster, but the team opted to stick with veterans Zemgus Girgensons, Jansen Haskins and Scott Sabourin as the depth forwards. The 25-year-old Pelletier had a breakout season with AHL Syracuse last year, where he recorded 28 goals and 77 points across 63 regular-season appearances. The current alternate captain for the Crunch will likely have the chance to play in the NHL at some point in 2026-27 if Tampa's forward core experiences injuries.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

In line to battle for roster spot Pelletier will be in the mix for a full-time roster spot with Tampa Bay during training camp in September, per Patrick Williams of TheAHL.com on Wednesday.

Impact Pelletier had 28 goals and a league-high 77 points across 63 appearances for AHL Syracuse during the 2025-26 regular season. However, he hasn't been nearly as productive at the NHL level, compiling 18 assists and 29 points in 91 career regular-season outings. If Pelletier fails to claim an Opening Night roster spot with the Lightning, he will need to clear waivers to be sent back to the minors.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three points Sunday Pelletier scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Syracuse's 4-1 win over Cleveland in Game 2 on Sunday.

Impact Pelletier helped the Crunch even up their division semifinals series against the Monsters. The winger had a spectacular regular season with 28 goals and 77 points across 63 appearances for Syracuse, and he also made five appearances at the NHL level. Pelletier will likely remain with Syracuse throughout the minor-league club's playoff run.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to AHL affiliate Pelletier was returned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Pelletier racked up 28 goals and 77 points in 63 games for the Crunch during the AHL regular season. He should be an integral offensive performer for the team during the Calder Cup Playoffs.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from minors Pelletier was elevated from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact Pelletier has appeared in four NHL games this year in which he recorded three shots, five hits and three blocks while averaging 8:53 of ice time. While Pelletier may be pressed into service versus the Rangers on Wednesday, he is unlikely to see much in the way of minutes during the postseason.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Pelletier was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Pelletier played two games since his recall Tuesday, picking up a pair of hits, one blocked shot and three shot on goal. He has been without a point in four NHL games this season, but has been an offensive force at the AHL level, tallying 28 goals and 75 points in 61 games with the Crunch.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Pelletier was promoted from AHL Toronto on Tuesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Pelletier has appeared in just two NHL games this year in which he failed to generate a point while producing three hits and two blocks. Even with his elevation to the NHL roster, the 25-year-old winger is far from a lock to play and could find himself sitting in the press box periodically.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies twice Sunday Pelletier scored two goals in AHL Syracuse's 6-3 win over Cleveland on Sunday.

Impact Pelletier continues to lead the AHL in points with 69 through 56 appearances. He's done it with consistency lately, earning six goals and 13 helpers during a 13-game point streak. He hasn't gotten a long look in the NHL with just two games for the Lightning this year, but he's proving his scoring touch with the Crunch.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up three assists Pelletier recorded three assists in AHL Syracuse's 5-0 win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

Impact Pelletier has a goal and six assists over his last three games, which have all been multi-point efforts. For the season, he's at 20 goals, 29 assists and a plus-19 rating through 41 appearances. He's consistently played well in the AHL during his career, but that has yet to lead to a full-time NHL gig.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to AHL Pelletier was assigned to AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact Pelletier was a healthy scratch for Monday's 2-0 win over Utah after playing in Saturday's 8-5 loss to Columbus. He hasn't earned a point in two NHL appearances this season while providing two blocked shots and three hits. Pelletier has racked up 19 goals and 41 points in 35 AHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Pelletier was summoned from AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Pelletier has amassed 19 goals and 41 points in 35 AHL outings this season. He will be an option for Tampa Bay in Saturday's matchup against Columbus, but it's unclear if he will be in the lineup.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Pelletier was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Pelletier was a healthy scratch in Saturday's 6-4 win over Carolina because Nikita Kucherov (illness) returned to the lineup from a one-game absence. The 24-year-old Pelletier has compiled 15 goals and 31 points in 24 AHL appearances this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Pelletier was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact The Lightning could be down a couple of forwards Saturday as Nikita Kucherov was a late scratch Thursday due to an illness, while Brandon Hagel is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Pelletier was tied for the AHL lead in points with 31, before his recall.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies twice in AHL win Pelletier scored two goals in AHL Syracuse's 7-2 win over Hartford on Saturday.

Impact Pelletier is really rolling with five goals and two assists over his last four games. This was his seventh multi-point effort in his last nine outings. For the season, the winger is carving up the AHL to the tune of 15 goals, 31 points and a plus-13 rating in 23 appearances.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two more goals for Crunch Pelletier scored two goals in AHL Syracuse's 4-3 loss to Rochester on Friday.

Impact Pelletier has three goals and six assists during a five-game point streak. The winger is doing everything he can to stay in contention for a call-up to the Lightning. Overall, he's logged eight goals and 22 points over 17 AHL appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three-point effort Saturday Pelletier scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Syracuse's 5-3 win over Bridgeport on Saturday.

Impact Pelletier had a brief stint in the NHL last weekend, logging 6:12 of ice time in his lone appearance. He's returned to the Crunch with four points over his last two games. The forward is doing quite well at the AHL level with six goals and 12 assists over 15 appearances.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back down Pelletier has been re-assigned to AHL Syracuse by the Lightning, the team announced Sunday.

Impact The return of Brandon Hagel (upper body) from injury is likely what prompted this move from the Lightning, still dealing with some other injury issues to guys like Anthony Cirelli (upper body). In his lone NHL game, the first of his career, the 24-year-old played just six minutes and 12 seconds, recording one hit and one blocked shot. He'll head back to AHL Syracuse, where he's been super effective with 14 points in 13 games.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Saturday Pelletier was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Pelletier has had a disappointing hockey career, as he was drafted in the first round, 26th overall, in 2019. He has played in only 86 NHL games over parts of three seasons with Calgary and Philadelphia. Pelletier had five goals and nine assists in 13 AHL games before his recall. The Lightning are hurting up from with Anthony Cirelli (upper body) and Brandon Hagel (undisclosed) questionable for Saturday's tilt versus Florida.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three points in Syracuse debut Pelletier scored twice on eight shots and added an assist in AHL Syracuse's 5-2 win over Hershey.

Impact Pelletier's first game for the Crunch was a success. The 24-year-old signed with the Lightning on a three-year deal in July, but he was waived at the start of October. He's been highly successful in the AHL with 133 points over 140 career games, but that hasn't fully translated in the NHL, where he has 29 points across 86 regular-season contests. A strong performance for Syracuse could put him in line for a call-up to the Lightning later in 2025-26.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning get closer to opening-night roster after another round of cuts Tampa Bay is down to 26 players ahead of Monday’s deadline. Boris Katchouk and Jakob Pelletier hitting waivers is a bit of a surprise.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • TAMPABAY.COM

Waived Wednesday Pelletier was placed on waivers by Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

Impact Pelletier had seven goals and 19 points across 49 regular-season outings between Calgary and Philadelphia in 2024-25. The 24-year-old is projected to start the upcoming campaign in the minors if he clears waivers, but it wouldn't be surprising if he's one of Tampa Bay's top call-up options.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jack-of-all-trades Jakob Pelletier seeks to show Lightning he's a fit Playing with his third organization this year, the former first-round pick thinks Tampa Bay is a place he can flourish.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • TAMPABAY.COM

Ex-Flyers Forward Could Receive Big Opportunity After Latest Lightning Injury Former Philadelphia Flyers forward Jakob Pelletier could be in for a breakout season after the latest Tampa Bay Lightning injury update.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

How Newly Acquired Forward Jakob Pelletier Can Carve Out A Role With The Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning have had a particularly quiet offseason, signing smaller dollar amount contracts with low-risk, but high-reward play...

JULY 12, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Flyers Letting Jakob Pelletier Go Was a Clear Mistake The Philadelphia Flyers have lost one of their most effective players from the end of this past season in Jakob Pelletier for no good reason...

JULY 3, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

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