Lightning D J.J. Moser signs 2-year deal, avoids arbitration

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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 (