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Motte had four goals, nine points, six PIM, 72 hits and 48 blocks in 55 appearances with Detroit in 2024-25. Those are typical numbers for him, but he might fall short of them this year. The problem is that he didn't secure a contract over the summer and will instead join Florida's training camp on a tryout basis. Motte might be able to earn a spot with the Panthers, but the competition is fierce. Even under ideal circumstances, his fantasy value is limited, and it's looking like he might struggle to get into an NHL lineup on a regular basis this year. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a professional tryout agreement with the Panthers in September of 2025.
Lands PTO with Cats
Motte signed a professional tryout agreement with Florida, NHL Insider Frank Seravalli reports Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Motte will be competing with fellow PTO signee Noah Gregor for a spot on the defending Stanley Cup champions' roster. With the Wings last year, the 30-year-old center notched four goals and five helpers while averaging just 11:19 of ice time. Even if Motte does make the team, it figures to be in a fourth-line role that could include some stints in the press box as a healthy scratch.
Motte will be competing with fellow PTO signee Noah Gregor for a spot on the defending Stanley Cup champions' roster. With the Wings last year, the 30-year-old center notched four goals and five helpers while averaging just 11:19 of ice time. Even if Motte does make the team, it figures to be in a fourth-line role that could include some stints in the press box as a healthy scratch.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 11:19
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:03
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 1:30
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Motte made a one-year pit stop in Tampa Bay last season, once again filling a depth, penalty-killing role. He appeared in 69 regular-season games, managing just a half dozen goals and nine points. Motte has bounced around in recent years. Over the past four seasons, he's played for Vancouver, Ottawa, the Rangers (twice) and Tampa Bay. Now he's off to Detroit after signing a one-year, $800K deal in free agency. It's a reasonable salary given Motte's potential contributions, but it should be noted he's missed no less than 13 regular-season games each of the past three years. There are zero fantasy implications here.
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Finds twine Friday
Motte scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and blocked three shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning.
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Contributes helper
Motte produced an assist, two hits and three blocked shots in Friday's 5-3 win over the Hurricanes.
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Tallies in Monday's win
Motte scored a goal on two shots, added four PIM and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-1 win over Utah.
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Picks up assist in loss
Motte notched an assist in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Utah.
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Filling in on fourth line
Motte played in his third straight game in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
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May return Saturday
Motte, who has missed the last six games with an upper-body injury, could return to the lineup Saturday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Motte needs to be cleared to play. Should Motte return, look for Jonatan Berggren to be a healthy scratch. Motte has yet to pick up a point in four games this season.
Motte needs to be cleared to play. Should Motte return, look for Jonatan Berggren to be a healthy scratch. Motte has yet to pick up a point in four games this season.