The Tampa Bay Lightning are coming off their first Stanley Cup loss in three years to the Colorado Avalanche, thus putting them in off-season mode. It appears, they're close to re-signing one of their deadline acquisition.
According to TSN's Darren Dreger, the Lighting are closing in on a multi-year extension for trade deadline acquisition, Nick Paul. Paul was traded to Tampa from the Ottawa Senators on March 20th a day before the National Hockey League's trade deadline for forward Mathieu Joseph and a 2024 fourth round pick.
Paul, 27, was a productive member in Tampa when he arrived, scoring 5 goals and 9 assists for 14 points in 21 games. He also added an additional 14 points in 23 playoff games (also 5 goals and 9 assists)