New Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman J.J. Moser signed a two-year, $6.75 million contract on Thursday as the sides avoided arbitration.

The Lightning acquired Moser and forward Conor Geekie from the Utah Hockey Club last month in a deal that sent defenseman Mikhail Sergachev to Utah.

Moser, 24, spent his first three NHL seasons with the Arizona Coyotes, compiling 72 points (16 goals, 56 assists) and a minus-27 rating in 205 games.

He had five goals and 21 assists across 80 games for Arizona last season. He added career highs of 99 hits and 21 takeaways.

–Field Level Media