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Carlson Joins Lightning for $17M | NHL News

Jul 3, 2026 · 2 min

John Carlson is officially headed to Tampa Bay, signing a two-year, $17M deal with the Lightning — his first unrestricted free agency move after 15 seasons with Washington and a stint with Anaheim. Calling it a “slam dunk,” Carlson praised the Lightning’s legacy and Tampa’s lifestyle, while GM Julien BriseBois hailed him as the perfect fit to bolster the power play and top-pair minutes. With elite career stats and playoff experience, Carlson is ready to elevate his game and chase more rings with the Bolts.

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