NHL Trade News: Tampa Bay Lightning land veteran blue-line upgrade in two-year $17 million contract after Hurricanes free agency setback
The Tampa Bay Lightning added veteran defenseman John Carlson on the opening day of NHL free agency, signing him to a two-year, $17 million deal. The Carolina Hurricanes had acquired Carlson’s negotiating rights days earlier, but talks with him broke down. Tampa Bay adds experience, offence and a playoff pedigree to its blue line.
The Tampa Bay Lightning added veteran defenseman John Carlson on the opening day of NHL free agency, signing him to a two-year, $17 million deal. The Carolina Hurricanes had acquired Carlson’s negotiating rights days earlier, but talks with him broke down. Tampa Bay adds experience, offence and a playoff pedigree to its blue line.
