Lightning Secure Eight-Year Contract Extension with Defenseman J.J. Moser
The Tampa Bay Lightning have solidified their defense for the future by signing J.J. Moser to an eight-year contract extension. The deal, announced by Vice President and General Manager Julien BriseBois, has an average annual value of $6.75 million. This extension will take effect during the 2026-27 season and will last through the 2033-34 season.
J.J. Moser’s Performance and Stats
At just 25 years old, Moser has made a significant impact on the Lightning. So far this season, he has played in 34 games, scoring three goals and totaling 12 points. He averages 21:43 minutes of ice time per game and leads the team with a remarkable plus-24 rating. This positions him as one of the top defensemen in the NHL this year.
Key Statistics for J.J. Moser
- Games Played: 34
- Goals: 3
- Points: 12
- Average Time on Ice: 21:43
- Plus/Minus Rating: +24
- Takeaways: 14
- Blocked Shots: 43 (tied)
- Assists: 9
Moser’s plus-24 rating not only leads the Lightning but also ranks as the third-best among all NHL defensemen. He holds the top position among Lightning defenders in several other categories, including games played and average time on ice.
Career Overview
Moser, originally from Biel, Switzerland, has played a total of 88 games with the Lightning, scoring five goals and accumulating 26 points. His career plus-44 rating ranks as one of the highest for NHL defensemen during this period. Moser has also proven to be a strong contributor since the 2024-25 NHL season, leading his team with 37 takeaways.
Career Totals
- Total NHL Games: 293
- Total Goals: 21
- Total Points: 98
- Plus/Minus Rating: +17
- Average Time on Ice: 20:15
Moser was drafted in the second round, 60th overall, during the 2021 NHL Draft by the Arizona Coyotes. He joined the Lightning on June 29, 2024, through a trade with the Utah Mammoth and promptly signed a two-year contract with the team on July 11, 2024. The extension is a testament to the Lightning’s confidence in Moser’s burgeoning talent on the ice.
