John Carlson Signs 2-Year, $17M Deal with Lightning; Lightning Also Add Mikheyev, Viel, Trade Paul
Key Questions
What are the details of John Carlson's contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning?
John Carlson signed a two-year, $17 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, carrying an average annual value of $8.5 million. The deal was confirmed on Wednesday as part of the team's offseason activities.
How old is John Carlson and what was his performance last season?
John Carlson is 36 years old and remains productive as a veteran defenseman. He recorded 60 points in the previous season before signing with Tampa Bay.
Why did the Tampa Bay Lightning sign John Carlson?
The Lightning added Carlson to bolster their roster with a proven offensive defenseman. This move strengthens a contending team ahead of the upcoming season.
Veteran defenseman John Carlson signed a 2-year, $17M contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning also signed Ilya Mikheyev and Joel Viel, and traded Nick Paul to the Maple Leafs for Dennis Hildeby and picks. GM BriseBois explained the moves. Kucherov extension update pending. Carlson remains productive with 60 points last season.