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Lightning's Cedric Paquette: Appears unfit to play Saturday

A physical bottom-six center, Paquette's spot in the lineup should continue to be filled by Gabriel Dumont. The former remains day-to-day with his ailment.

Lightning's Cedric Paquette: Effectively ruled out Thursday

Look for Gabriel Dumont to take Paquette's spot in the lineup, but given the bottom-six assignment, he probably won't garner enough ice time to warrant a look in the fantasy realm. As for Paquette, he should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's home match against the Penguins.

Lightning's Cedric Paquette: Still suffering from lower-body malady

It would seem that Paquette's lower-body injury has resurfaced, raising doubts about his availability versus Columbus. Even when healthy, the center is averaging a mere 9:53 of ice time in which he has registered a lone assist. Gabriel Dumont figures to slot into Paquette's fourth-line role if Paquette can't go, although coach Jon Cooper could shuffle the lines around a bit and go with J.T. Brown instead.

Lightning's Cedric Paquette: Ruled out against Penguins

Paquette had missed some practice time with what the team termed maintenance days, but it appears that the injury might be slightly more serious than bumps and bruises. Through the opening three games of the season, the center tallied just one assist while averaging 9:27 of ice time. With Paquette sidelined, Gabriel Dumont figures to join the Lightning's fourth line.

Lightning's Cedric Paquette: Good to go for camp

Paquette missed much of the end of the 2016-17 campaign due to the lower-body issue, but appears healthy as the beginning of training camp rolls around. He was playing alongside Michael Bournival and Gabriel Dumont during Friday's session, though lines will likely circulate throughout camp before they are finally settled.