Gabriel Fortier

Gabriel Fortier is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for Leksands IF of the Swedish Hockey League. Fortier was drafted in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft in the second round by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Playing career

Fortier was selected 4th overall in the 2016 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League entry level draft by the Baie-Comeau Drakkar.
On June 23, 2018, the Lightning selected Fortier with the 59th overall pick in the 2nd-round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Fortier recorded 26 goals and 33 assists during his draft year with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar.
On January 2, 2020, the Drakkar traded Fortier to the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL. Fortier finished his career with the Drakkar having scored 191 points over 195 games. Fortier was also captain of the Drakkar prior to the trade to Moncton.

On November 29, 2021, Fortier was recalled by the Lightning due to captain Steven Stamkos being unable to play for personal reasons. On November 30, 2021, Fortier made his NHL debut with the Lightning against the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center.
On June 21, 2023, the Lightning re-signed Fortier to a one-year, two-way contract.
Leaving the Lightning after five seasons within the organization, Fortier signed abroad to a one-year contract with Swedish club, Leksands IF of the SHL, on July 15, 2025.