Lightning Lock Up Three Core Players

The Lightning have signed players Mikhail Sergachev, Anthony Cirelli, and Erik Cernak to eight-year extensions.

We've signed Mikhail Sergachev, Anthony Cirelli, and Erik Cernak each to an eight-year contract extension.https://t.co/xruDCctKWL

— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) July 13, 2022

Sergachev receives an eight-year extension, worth $8.5 million annually. In 78 games this past season, the twenty-four year old scored seven goals and 31 assists for 38 total points. 

Cirelli receives an eight-year extension, worth $6.25 million annually. In 76 games this past season, the twenty-four year old scored 17 goals and 26 assists for 43 total points. In 23 playoff games, he scored three goals and five assists. 

Cernak receives an eight-year extension, worth $5.2 million annually. In 55 games this past season, the twenty-five year old scored one goal and 12 assists. 

The Lightning lock up three young core pieces for eight more years. 

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