Lightning acquire Duclair from Sharks
The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired winger Anthony Duclair and a 2025 seventh-round pick from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenseman Jack Thompson and a 2024 third-rounder, the teams announced Thursday.
Duclair can become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He carries a cap hit of $3 million.
The 28-year-old has totaled 27 points in 56 games this season, while his 16 goals were tied with Fabian Zetterlund for the most on the struggling Sharks.
Duclair missed the majority of the 2022-23 campaign with an Achilles injury but was able to aid the Florida Panthers during their run to the Stanley Cup Final, chipping in with 11 points in 20 playoff games.
He enjoyed his best statistical season in 2021-22 with the Panthers when he totaled 31 tallies and 58 points in 74 outings.
With Florida up against the cap, the team traded Duclair to San Jose in July for forward Steven Lorentz and a 2025 fifth-round pick.
Thompson, meanwhile, made his NHL debut earlier this season. The Bolts selected him in the third round of the 2020 NHL Draft, and the 21-year-old has racked up five goals and 32 points in 46 games in the AHL this campaign.
Duclair has amassed 288 points in 546 NHL contests. The Lightning will be his eighth team.