Tampa Bay Lightning Sign Defenseman John Carlson to 2-Year Deal
- The Tampa Bay Lightning signed defenseman John Carlson to a two-year, $17 million contract on Wednesday, bringing the veteran to the team with an $8.5 million annual salary cap hit.
- Carolina Hurricanes acquired Carlson's negotiating rights from the Anaheim Ducks on June 27 but failed to reach contract terms, forcing the 36-year-old to hit free agency after 16.5 seasons with the Washington Capitals.
- With 785 points in 1,159 career games, Carlson replaces Darren Raddysh, who departed in a sign-and-trade deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs on an eight-year contract.
- Carlson will likely pair with captain Victor Hedman on the blueline, while the Lightning retain $3 million in cap space despite the $8.5 million annual cap hit.
- Trade speculation involving Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski ended Wednesday when he and general manager Don Waddell issued statements reaffirming his commitment to Columbus.
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Lightning sign D John Carlson to 2-year, $17M contract - Regional Media News
The Tampa Bay Lightning added one of the top defensemen on the free-agent market Wednesday, signing John Carlson to a two-year, $17 million contract. The deal carries an $8.5 million cap hit for Carlson, who reached the open market after a brief negotiating window with the Carolina Hurricanes did not lead to a contract. Carolina acquired Carlson's rights from the Anaheim Ducks on June 27 for defenseman Kyle Masters and a 2026 sixth-round draft p…
Lightning Sign Stanley Cup Winning Defenseman
The Tampa Bay Lightning have made a huge splash in free agency as the team has signed defenseman John Carlson to a new contract. The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported late on Wednesday night, the first day of NHL free agency, that Carlson is headed to Tampa Bay on a two-year deal for $17 million, paying him $8.5 million per season. John Carlson has signed with Tampa Bay, two years, $17 m total ($8.5 M AAV) — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July …
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