Confirmed with Link: [TBL/OTT] Lightning trade Mathieu Joseph and a 4th rd pick for Nick Paul (44.5% retained)

[King Karl]

Joseph is going to be a star, doesn’t mean we lost the trade. We weren’t going to be able to give him the opportunity he’s getting in Ottawa

Absolutely - I think this trade works out for both sides. Big Dick Nick is exactly the kind of player you want in your bottom 6 and I think it'll become pretty self-evident come playoff time. It's also worth noting that Joseph is getting first line minutes with Tkachuk and Norris.

 

[JFleegs]

Joseph is going to be a star, doesn’t mean we lost the trade. We weren’t going to be able to give him the opportunity he’s getting in Ottawa

That’s a bold prediction, it’s only a few games and he put up a bunch of points against Detroit and some against Montreal.

 

[Rschmitz]

That’s a bold prediction, it’s only a few games and he put up a bunch of points against Detroit and some against Montreal.

I’m not basing it off of a few games, I am basing it off the amount of time I’ve followed him and the talent he’s shown. Lack of consistency has been his problem, something which experience and playing time can fix

 

[JFleegs]

I’m not basing it off of a few games, I am basing it off the amount of time I’ve followed him and the talent he’s shown. Lack of consistency has been his problem, something which experience and playing time can fix

I’ve been watching him for a long time too and I don’t see star power from him, these few games haven’t changed my mind about it but time will tell I guess. Also in my mind a star player is Kucherov Barkov or a Matthews.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

How dare you all for not incessantly bickering over a trade outcome! It is not possible for a trade to benefit both teams, and you must all perform endless online armchair GM dick-measuring contests to determine which team won the trade.

This has been a proud HF tradition since 1997. How. dare. you.

 

[Rschmitz]

I’ve been watching him for a long time too and I don’t see star power from him, these few games haven’t changed my mind about it but time will tell I guess. Also in my mind a star player is Kucherov Barkov or a Matthews.

My definition of a star is one of the top 30 players at their position, not someone who is on the cover of NHL23. I think he will put up Rakell like numbers, 25-30 goals and 50-60 points.

 

[HoseEmDown]

Paul scored, we're winning the trade again.

 

[KingAlfie11]

You guys will love Nick Paul versatility and as a Sens fan I think Joseph will benefit greatly from a new start with a young talented team like Ottawa! It's a win-win for both team

 

[JoVel]

Joseph might be playing better in Ottawa than he ever did in Tampa but Paul is also playing better than Joseph ever did. It's the definition of a win-win trade.

 

[FinnLightning26]

How dare you all for not incessantly bickering over a trade outcome! It is not possible for a trade to benefit both teams, and you must all perform endless online armchair GM dick-measuring contests to determine which team won the trade.

This has been a proud HF tradition since 1997. How. dare. you.

Lol the Senators got f***ing fleeced in this trade! Paul will be a megastar, possibly better than McDavid, and Joseph will be lucky to have a spot in ECHL in a couple of years!

Big words! Loud noises!

Suck it Sens fans!

 

[LightningStrikes]

This trade works well for both sides. Joseph gets top-6 minutes on a young team, Ottawa gets a speedy forward to stick with Tkachuk and Norris and we get a bigger and better version of Paquette/Thompson that Cooper likes so much.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

This trade works well for both sides. Joseph gets top-6 minutes on a young team, Ottawa gets a speedy forward to stick with Tkachuk and Norris and we get a bigger and better version of Paquette/Thompson that Cooper likes so much.

Bolts have a few other young guys who fit the Joseph mold too like Fortier. Bolts don’t have anyone like Nick Paul.

 

[HoseEmDown]

Paul scored, we're winning the trade again.

I spoke too soon, Joseph with another one. Pretty sure we got fleeced?

 

[Stammertime91]

I spoke too soon, Joseph with another one. Pretty sure we got fleeced?

You always speak too soon.

 

[HoseEmDown]

You always speak too soon.

Sorry, Mr perfect!

 

[Stammertime91]

Sorry, Mr perfect!

You are forgiven.

 

[The Gongshow]

Nick the goat Paul