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Lightning sign Nick Paul to 7-year, $22 million deal

On Tuesday, Paul expressed his desire to get back to the playoffs — this was the first time he had played in the postseason in his six-plus years in the NHL — and said the Lightning’s winning culture and welcoming atmosphere made him feel at home quickly. Just the culture of coming in that (dressing) room and just fitting in right away definitely made me feel like I want to be here for a long time,” Paul said.