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Lightning Lock Up J.J. Moser With Eight-Year, $54 Million Extension

The 25-year-old has become Tampa Bay's top-minute blueliner this season, prompting a long-term investment.

Overview

  • The extension is worth $54 million over eight years at a $6.75 million annual average value and runs through the 2033–34 season.
  • The deal takes effect next season, following the final year of Moser’s current two-year contract.
  • Moser leads Tampa Bay in average ice time this season at roughly 21:41 and holds a team-best plus-24 rating, with three goals and 12 points in 34 games.
  • The contract represents about 6.49% of the salary cap and gives the Lightning four defensemen signed through at least 2029, including Victor Hedman, Ryan McDonagh and Erik Cernak.
  • The team has not disclosed any no-trade or no-move clauses or the year-by-year salary structure.