Lightning Recall Jakob Pelletier After Hot AHL Start

Tampa Bay elevated the 2019 first-rounder to bolster short-term depth after injuries, rewarding his 14 points in 13 AHL games.

Overview

The team announced the recall Saturday, marking the third forward promotion in two days following Boris Katchouk and Scott Sabourin.
Pelletier has five goals and 14 points in 13 games for Syracuse, leading the Crunch in assists and power-play goals and tied for the team lead in points.
The 24-year-old has 11 goals and 29 points in 86 NHL games with Calgary and Philadelphia, including 19 points across 49 games last season.
Non-tendered by the Flyers this summer, Pelletier signed a three-year deal with Tampa Bay on July 2, 2025.
It was not immediately clear if he would dress Saturday, with the recall addressing recent injury-related needs up front.