Nick Paul

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Age 28 Mar 20, 1995
Mississauga CAN
Left Wing shoots left
6'3" 191 cm
219 lbs 99 kg
ELC Signing Age 19
Waivers Signing Age 19
UFA Year 2022
Agent Paul Capizzano
Draft Year 2013
Drafted Overall 101
Draft Round 4
Draft Team Dallas Stars logo

Transaction History
Nov 8, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul scored two goals, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Oct 26, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul scored a goal in Thursday's 6-0 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Oct 24, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul scored a goal Tuesday in a 3-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Oct 19, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.
Oct 10, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul tallied a pair of power-play goals and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators.
Sep 25, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning | Alex Barre-Boulet | Barre-Boulet is skating on the third line in training camp alongside Nick Paul and Tanner Jeannot.
Apr 27, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul scored the game-winning goal Thursday in a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5.
Apr 19, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul laid seven hits in Tampa's 7-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 on Tuesday.
Mar 5, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul registered an assist to complement five hits in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Feb 14, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Feb 11, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul (upper body) is not in the lineup versus Dallas on Saturday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Feb 10, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul (upper body) is doubtful for Saturday's tilt in Dallas, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Feb 9, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul (upper body did not take the ice for warmups, indicating he'll miss Thursday's game versus the Colorado Avalanche, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Feb 9, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul (undisclosed) is practicing Thursday, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.
Feb 7, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul (undisclosed) left Tuesday's game versus the San Jose Sharks in the second period, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Jan 28, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul won 13 of 17 face-offs Saturday in a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Jan 10, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul scored a power-play goal and an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Jan 3, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul provided a goal in a 4-1 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.
Dec 27, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul has four goals and one assist in his last 10 games.
Dec 1, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul scored twice, including the game winner, in a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.
Nov 26, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul scored an empty-net goal and earned an assist during Friday's 5-2 victory over the visiting Blues.
Nov 21, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul scored two goals during Monday's 5-3 loss to the visiting Bruins.
Nov 5, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul (undisclosed) is expected to play Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Nov 5, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Nov 3, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul (undisclosed) left Thursday's game versus the Carolina Hurricanes in the third period, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Oct 26, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul scored an empty-net goal on three shots, dished an assist, went plus-2, blocked three shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Oct 22, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul scored a goal and added an assist in a 5-3 win over the New York Islanders on Saturday.
Jul 1, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul signed a seven-year, $22.05 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday.
Jun 20, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3.
Jun 15, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul scored a goal and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1.
Jun 3, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul scored a goal and blocked six shots in Friday's 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers.
May 14, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul scored two goals in Saturday's 2-1 series-clinching win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in their Eastern Conference First Round series.
Apr 24, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul potted two goals -- one shorthanded -- in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Florida Panthers.
Apr 2, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul notched three assists in Friday's 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Mar 23, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning | Nick Paul | Paul scored his 12th goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Mar 20, 2022 TRADE ANALYSIS
The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired Nick Paul from the Ottawa Senators for Mathieu Joseph and 2024 fourth round pick
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Mar 18, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul will be a healthy scratch for Friday's game versus Philadelphia, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Feb 7, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist, added two hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Feb 1, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul scored a goal and had five shots in a 3-2 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday.
Jan 13, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul scored a pair of goals on five shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames.
Jan 5, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | The Senators removed Paul from COVID-19 protocols Wednesday.
Jan 1, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Saturday.
Dec 15, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul generated a power-play goal along with an assist in Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Florida Panthers.
Nov 2, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul scored a goal three shots and had two PIM in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to Minnesota. He also had two hits.
Oct 17, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul scored a goal and led all players with six shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars. He also provided three hits and two blocks.
Jun 30, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul finished 2021 in the same spot where he ended 2020, coming off a 20-point campaign with Ottawa.
May 5, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul collected a goal and an assist with two shots and two hits Wednesday in a 5-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Apr 24, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul (undisclosed) took the ice for warmups and appears set to play Saturday versus the Vancouver Canucks, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Apr 22, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul (undisclosed) didn't play late in the third period of Thursday's 3-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks due to a minor injury, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Apr 19, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul produced a shorthanded assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Monday's 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames.
Apr 14, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul scored a goal on his only shot and added two blocks and two hits in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Winnipeg.
Mar 7, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul recorded an assist in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over the Calgary Flames.
Feb 15, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul scored a short-handed goal and assisted on Evgenii Dadonov's overtime game-winner in Monday's 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Feb 11, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Winnipeg Jets, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Feb 11, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul (undisclosed) missed practice Thursday and will be a game-time decision for Ottawa's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Jan 31, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul notched an assist and fired three shots on goal in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Jan 23, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nick Paul | Paul scored a goal and dished an assist in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Oct 14, 2020 Ottawa Senators | Signed LW Nick Paul to a two-year, $2.7 million contract.
Feb 6, 2020 Ottawa Senators | Activated LW Nick Paul from injured reserve.
Oct 14, 2019 Ottawa Senators | Recalled LW Nick Paul from Belleville (AHL).
Sep 26, 2019 Ottawa Senators | Waived LW Nick Paul.
Jul 2, 2019 Ottawa Senators | Re-signed LW Nick Paul to a one-year, two-way contract worth $750,000.
Feb 3, 2019 Ottawa Senators | Waived LW Nick Paul.
Dec 8, 2018 Ottawa Senators | Recalled LW Nick Paul from Belleville (AHL).
Nov 12, 2018 Ottawa Senators | Assigned LW Nick Paul to Belleville (AHL).
Nov 1, 2018 Ottawa Senators | Recalled LW Nick Paul from Belleville (AHL).
Oct 21, 2018 Ottawa Senators | Assigned LW Nick Paul to Belleville (AHL).
Oct 19, 2018 Ottawa Senators | Recalled LW Nick Paul from Belleville (AHL).
Oct 16, 2018 Ottawa Senators | Assigned LW Nick Paul to Belleville (AHL).
Oct 12, 2018 Ottawa Senators | Recalled LW Nick Paul from Belleville (AHL).
Sep 23, 2018 Ottawa Senators | Waived LW Nick Paul.
Jul 16, 2018 Ottawa Senators | Signed LW Nick Paul to a one-year, two-way contract worth $650,000.
Dec 31, 2017 Ottawa Senators | Assigned LW Nick Paul to Belleville (AHL).
Dec 13, 2017 Ottawa Senators | Recalled LW Nick Paul from Belleville (AHL).
Nov 26, 2017 Ottawa Senators | Assigned LW Nick Paul to Belleville (AHL).
Nov 16, 2017 Ottawa Senators | Recalled LW Nick Paul from Belleville (AHL).
Nov 13, 2017 Ottawa Senators | Assigned LW Nick Paul to Belleville (AHL).
Sep 23, 2017 Ottawa Senators | Assigned LW Nick Paul to Belleville (AHL).
Apr 17, 2017 Ottawa Senators | Recalled LW Nick Paul from Binghamton (AHL).
Apr 10, 2017 Ottawa Senators | Assigned LW Nick Paul to Binghamton (AHL).
Apr 9, 2017 Ottawa Senators | Recalled LW Nick Paul from Binghamton (AHL).
Oct 5, 2016 Ottawa Senators | Assigned LW Nick Paul to Binghamton (AHL).
Feb 16, 2016 Ottawa Senators | Recalled LW Nicholas Paul from Binghamton (AHL).
Feb 11, 2016 Ottawa Senators | Assigned LW Nicholas Paul to Binghamton (AHL).
Feb 6, 2016 Ottawa Senators | Recalled LW Nicholas Paul from Binghamton (AHL).
Sep 30, 2015 Ottawa Senators | Assigned LW Nicholas Paul to Binghamton (AHL).
Dec 20, 2014 Ottawa Senators | Signed LW Nicholas Paul to a three-year, entry-level contract.
2023-2024 Regular Season Stats

Nick Paul
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning logo 27 8 3 11 -15 13
Nick Paul Stats by Elite Prospects Nick Paul Advanced Stats by
Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2009-2010 Mississauga Senators U15 AAA Big Nickel U14 6 3 1 4 0
2010-2011 Mississauga Senators U16 AAA GTHL U16 37 14 11 25 12
2010-2011 Mississauga Senators U16 AAA OHL Cup 5 2 2 4 4
2011-2012 Mississauga Chargers OJHL 9 3 2 5 4
2011-2012 Mississauga Reps U18 AAA GTHL U18 33 25 32 57 0
2011-2012 Mississauga Reps U18 AAA U18 AAA 63 48 60 108 0
Draft Yr 2012-2013 Brampton Battalion OHL 66 12 16 28 21 Playoffs 5 0 1 1 0
2013-2014 North Bay Battalion OHL 67 26 20 46 39 Playoffs 22 12 6 18 0
2014-2015 North Bay Battalion OHL 58 37 29 66 49 Playoffs 15 7 8 15 0
2014-2015 OHL All-Stars Jr Super Series 1 0 0 0 0
2014-2015 Canada U20 WJC-20 7 3 0 3 2
2015-2016 Binghamton Senators AHL 45 6 11 17 10
2015-2016 Ottawa Senators NHL 24 2 3 5 6 278 44.44 50.95 3.37 46.69 -1.14 0.43 1.08
2016-2017 Binghamton Senators AHL 72 15 22 37 30
2016-2017 Ottawa Senators NHL 1 0 0 0 0 15 0.00 57.08 -1.04 55.57 0.61 0.00 0.00
2017-2018 Belleville Senators AHL 54 14 13 27 40
2017-2018 Ottawa Senators NHL 11 1 0 1 0 86 16.67 45.36 2.19 54.12 6.64 0.70 0.70
2018-2019 Belleville Senators AHL 43 16 23 39 29
2018-2019 Ottawa Senators NHL 20 1 1 2 4 168 22.22 46.47 4.43 52.12 8.77 0.36 0.71
2019-2020 Belleville Senators AHL 3 1 3 4 0
2019-2020 Ottawa Senators NHL 56 9 11 20 24 729 52.20 47.50 -3.60 46.90 -2.50 0.74 1.48
2020-2021 Ottawa Senators NHL 56 5 15 20 19 736 47.20 47.30 -1.10 50.30 2.20 0.33 0.98
2020-2021 Canada WC 10 2 2 4 4
2021-2022 Ottawa Senators NHL 59 11 7 18 22 819 41.00 46.90 0.10 48.70 1.50 0.29 0.81
2021-2022 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 21 5 9 14 17 249 54.50 50.40 -0.20 50.00 -0.40 0.96 2.65 Playoffs 23 5 4 9 0
2022-2023 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 80 17 15 32 33 1,042 56.80 51.10 -1.40 50.80 -1.00 0.52 1.32 Playoffs 6 1 0 1 0
2023-2024 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 27 8 3 11 13
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Active Contract

Signing Team Tampa Bay Lightning logo
Signing Date July 1, 2022
Signing Status UFA
Agent Paul Capizzano
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Potential Lockout Year
Standard Contract | 7 Years $22,050,000 3.77% of cap space
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Cap Hit $3,150,000 $3,150,000 $3,150,000 $3,150,000 $3,150,000 $3,150,000 $3,150,000
UFA
AAV $3,150,000 $3,150,000 $3,150,000 $3,150,000 $3,150,000 $3,150,000 $3,150,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $750,000 $2,150,000 $3,250,000 $3,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Signing Bonuses $3,400,000 $2,000,000 $0 $0 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Total Salary $4,150,000 $4,150,000 $3,250,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
Minors Salary $4,150,000 $4,150,000 $3,250,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
Clauses NTC NTC NTC NTC M-NTC M-NTC M-NTC
UFA Year
Buy It Out Buy It Out Buy It Out Buy It Out Buy It Out Buy It Out
Full NTC year 1 -4 and limited NT (16 teams) last 3 years

Contract History

Signing Team Ottawa Senators logo
Signing Date October 14, 2020
Signing Status RFA
Agent Paul Capizzano
Standard Contract | 2 Years $2,700,000 1.66% of cap space
2020-2021 2021-2022
Cap Hit $1,350,000 $1,350,000
UFA
AAV $1,350,000 $1,350,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $1,200,000 $1,500,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $1,200,000 $1,500,000
Minors Salary $1,200,000 $1,500,000
Clauses
UFA Year
* Retained 44.5% of contract was retained by Ottawa Senators in trade to Tampa Bay Lightning
Signing Team Ottawa Senators logo
Signing Date July 2, 2019
Signing Status RFA
Agent Paul Capizzano
Standard Contract | 1 Years $750,000 0.92% of cap space
2019-2020
Cap Hit $750,000
RFA
AAV $750,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $750,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $750,000
Minors Salary $165,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Ottawa Senators logo
Signing Date July 16, 2018
Signing Status RFA
Agent Paul Capizzano
Standard Contract | 1 Years $650,000 0.82% of cap space
2018-2019
Cap Hit $650,000
RFA
AAV $650,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $650,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $650,000
Minors Salary $80,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Ottawa Senators logo
Signing Date December 21, 2014
Agent Anton Thun
Entry Level Contract | 4 Years $2,680,000 0.97% of cap space
2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018
Cap Hit $670,000 $670,000 $670,000 $670,000
RFA
AAV $670,000 $894,167 $894,167 $894,167
Performance Bonuses $0 $257,500 $232,500 $182,500
Base Salary $0 $575,000 $600,000 $650,000
Signing Bonuses $92,500 $92,500 $92,500 $0
Total Salary $0 $667,500 $692,500 $650,000
Minors Salary $0 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000
Clauses
UFA Year