Report: Lightning have inquired about Duclair

The Tampa Bay Lightning's hopes of landing John Tavares haven't stopped the club from kicking tires on other pending unrestricted free agents.

The team has reportedly inquired about forward Anthony Duclair, according to Joe Smith of The Athletic.

Duclair is coming off a tough season in which he posted 11 goals and 23 points across 56 games split between the Arizona Coyotes and the Chicago Blackhawks. He became a UFA after failing to receive a qualifying offer from the Blackhawks.

The 22-year-old also struggled the previous year, when he potted just five goals and 15 points and spent some time with the Tucson Roadrunners of the American Hockey League.

Despite his recent struggles, Duclair had a strong rookie campaign in 2015-16, recording 20 goals and 44 points in 81 games.

If the Lightning are serious, they might be forced to make some moves, as the team has roughly $5.3 million in cap space.