Lightning ink QMJHL standout Barre-Boulet to 3-year deal
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The Tampa Bay Lightning have added another strong prospect to their already deep pool of young stars.
The team signed forward Alex Barre-Boulet to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced on Thursday.
The 20-year-old paces the QMJHL in scoring, averaging just under two points per game pace with 49 goals and 104 points in 57 games with the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada.
Last season, Barre-Boulet led the QMJHL with 14 goals and 31 points in 20 playoff games.
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