Senators trade Nick Paul to Lightning, acquire forward Mathieu Joseph
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have acquired forward Mathieu Joseph and a fourth-round pick in 2024 from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for centre Nick Paul.
The 25-year-old Joseph has eight goals and 10 assists in 58 games this season.
The native of Laval, Que., was selected 120th overall by the Lightning in the 2015 draft. He’s played 221 regular-season games with the Bolts and won back-to-back Stanley Cups with Tampa in 2020 and 2021.
As part of the deal, the Senators will retain 44.5 per cent of Paul’s remaining salary for the 2021-22 season.