The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Brandon Hagel to an eight-year contract extension with an AAV of $6.5 million.
Hagel is under contract for $1.5 million for this season.
Thoughts from the media
Cap Friendly: When Hagel’s contract kicks in for the 2024-25 season, the Lightning will now have 16 players under contract at a projected $74.94 million cap hit – 10 forwards, four defensemen, and two goalies.
The salary cap for 2024-25 is projected to be at $87.5 million.
Steven Stamkos will be a UFA after this season.
Chris Krenn: “Last year, Hagel became the 11th player in franchise history to score 30 goals in a single season & ranked second in the NHL with 92 takeaways, a new franchise record.”
Chris Krenn: “With Hagel extended, the #Bolts now have 8 players under contract beyond the 2025-26 season – Cernak, Cirelli, Hagel, Kucherov, Paul, Point, Sergachev, Vasilevskiy. Have to think other players on the current roster will be there as well, with Hedman & Stamkos feeling like locks.”
Ben Pope: “What an insane ascension for Hagel after nearly giving up on hockey just 5 years ago. Quietly one of the best stories in the NHL today.”
Here’s Hagel’s 2023-24 projection card: pic.twitter.com/DNSOdjmZgV
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) August 22, 2023
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed Brandon Hagel to an eight-year extension with an AAV of $6.5M. Hagel is a legit complementary top-six winger. This is a bit risk deal from Tampa Bay, but should be fine in the end. pic.twitter.com/X0AgHVHm32
— Andy & Rono (@ARHockeyStats) August 22, 2023
Brandon Hagel signs extension with #gobolts
He is coming off a career year and has been improving every year since entering the league. He also does well in many peripheral categories.https://t.co/MQ011pc8lz pic.twitter.com/rUC803zP60
— Frozen Tools (@FrozenTools) August 22, 2023
