McDonagh Inks 3-Year, $12.3 Million Deal with Lightning
Ryan McDonagh has officially signed a three-year contract valued at $12.3 million with the Tampa Bay Lightning. This deal, which averages $4.1 million per year, will commence next season.
McDonagh’s Current Performance
The 36-year-old defenseman serves as an alternate captain for the Lightning. This season, he has recorded six points, comprising three goals and three assists, across 15 games. His average ice time is 20 minutes and 10 seconds, ranking him third among Tampa Bay defensemen, trailing only Victor Hedman and J.J. Moser.
Career Highlights
- In two separate tenures with the Lightning, McDonagh has accumulated 136 points (27 goals, 109 assists) across 364 regular-season games.
- He holds an impressive plus-118 rating and led the NHL with a plus-43 rating last season.
- A two-time Stanley Cup champion, McDonagh won titles with Tampa Bay in 2020 and 2021.
- He also has 26 points (two goals, 24 assists) in 94 playoff games for the Lightning, with a plus-16 postseason rating that ranks second in team history.
- Throughout his career, McDonagh has amassed 426 points (83 goals, 343 assists) in 1,025 regular-season games.
International Play
Selected 12th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2007 NHL Draft, McDonagh has represented the United States at multiple international competitions. He played in the 2014 Winter Olympics and the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. Most recently, he participated in the 4 Nations Face-Off this February and is under consideration for Team USA in the upcoming Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina 2026.
