The Lightning have agreed to terms with center Cedric Paquette on a three-year, entry-level contract today, vice president and GM Steve Yzerman announced.
Paquette played in 63 games with the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League this past season, recording 27 goals.
A native of Gaspe, Quebec, Paquette has played in 126 QMJHL games during his two-year career with Blainville-Boisbriand.
Paquette was drafted by Tampa Bay in the fourth round, 101st overall, of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.