Nick Paul bids farewell to Lightning after trade to Maple Leafs

Nick Paul has officially departed from the Tampa Bay Lightning following his trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs. In an Instagram post, Paul expressed gratitude to the Lightning organization, the city of Tampa, and its fans. He reflected on his journey since joining the Lightning from the Ottawa Senators during the 2021-22 season. General manager Julien BriseBois commented on the move, stating that Paul's role was likely diminishing, making the timing right for a change of scenery. Paul joins former teammate Darren Raddysh in Toronto, who was previously traded to the Maple Leafs.

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