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The Lightning already has scorers, so what did it really want with Joe Pavelski?

TBO | July 1, 2019

Related Topics: Joe Pavelski, Tampa Bay Lightning, Steven Stamkos, Curtis McElhinney, Nikita Kucherov, Dallas, National Hockey League, Brayden Point, Scoring

Tampa Bay made a strong pitch for the All-Star forward who signed with Dallas on Monday, and the reasons might have gone beyond the obvious.

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif.

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