JJ Moser Signs Eight-Year Extension with Tampa Bay Lightning
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Defenceman JJ Moser has agreed to an eight-year,$54 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning,the team announced on Saturday, March 9, 2024. The deal carries an average annual value (AAV) of $6.75 million.
Moser’s Impact on the Lightning
Moser is currently in his second season with the Lightning and has become a key contributor. Through 63 games played in the 2023-2024 season (as of March 9,2024),he has recorded 3 goals and 23 assists,totaling 26 points. https://www.nhl.com/stats/player/8478877/jj-moser he leads the team in average ice time, playing 21:43 per game, and boasts a remarkable plus-minus of +24.
His plus-minus rating ranks sixth in the NHL as of March 9, 2024. https://www.nhl.com/stats/player-stats
Career Trajectory
The 25-year-old from Biel, Switzerland, was originally drafted 60th overall by the Arizona Coyotes in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. He has accumulated 24 goals and 98 assists in 293 career NHL games. [https://www.nhl.com/player/jj-moser/8478877]
Recent Trade to Tampa Bay
Moser was acquired by the Tampa Bay Lightning on February 26,2024,in a trade with the Utah Hockey club (soon to be the Seattle Kraken). In exchange for Moser, the Lightning sent defenceman Mikhail Sergachev to Utah, along with forward Conor Geekie and two draft picks. https://www.nhl.com/news/tampa-bay-lightning-acquire-jj-moser-from-utah/c-347544446
Implications of the Extension
This long-term extension demonstrates the Lightning’s confidence in Moser’s ability to contribute to their success for years to come. Securing a top-pairing defenceman like Moser provides stability to the Lightning’s defensive core and positions them well for continued contention in the Eastern Conference.The contract also reflects the increasing value placed on skilled, two-way defencemen in the modern NHL.