The two time defending Stanley Cup Champion, Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired forward Nick Paul from the Ottawa Senators. This is the 2nd forward Tampa Bay has added ahead of the Trade Deadline.
Paul has mainly been a middle 6 winger in his time with Ottawa. He has put up 11 goals and 18 points in 59 games so far this season. Paul helps Tampa Bay's depth upfront which is already considered to be fairly deep.
This will be Paul's first opportunity for playoff hockey. He has appeared in 237 regular season games and none in the playoffs. The return is Mathieu Joseph and a 4th round pick.