Ryan McDonagh has officially signed a three-year contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning, valued at $12.3 million. This deal averages $4.1 million per year and was announced on Thursday. McDonagh, who is currently 36 years old, has been an integral part of the Lightning’s success, contributing to their Stanley Cup victories in 2020 and 2021.
Contract Details
The three-year extension comes at a time when McDonagh is recovering from an injury. He has not played since November 8. During the current season, he has registered three goals and three assists in just 15 games.
Career Highlights
- McDonagh has a total of 426 points, consisting of 83 goals and 343 assists.
- He has played 1,025 games across his career with the New York Rangers, Nashville Predators, and Lightning.
- In the 2023 season, he led the NHL with a plus/minus rating of +43.
Active NHL Defenceman Rankings
Among active NHL defencemen, McDonagh is notable for several statistics:
- First in career plus/minus at +290.
- Third in blocked shots with 2,037.
- Ninth in takeaways, totaling 521.
- Thirteenth in games played.
Draft and Trades
McDonagh was selected 12th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2007 NHL Draft. He was traded to the New York Rangers two years later, marking the beginning of a distinguished professional career.
As he continues to contribute to the Lightning, fans look forward to his return to the ice once he has fully recovered from his injury. The organization is optimistic about the impact he will have in the coming seasons as part of their roster.
