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OCTOBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Lightning's J.J. Moser And Scott Sabourin Suspended For Altercations Against Panthers Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman J.J. Moser has been suspended for two games for boarding Florida Panthers forward Jesper Boqvist in Saturday'...

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Handed two-game ban Moser will serve a two-game suspension for boarding, the Department of Player Safety announced Monday.

Impact Moser joins Tampa Bay's Scott Sabourin, who was hit with a four-game ban for his actions in Saturday's preseason contest, on the NHL's suspended list to open the season. With Moser unavailable, Emil Lilleberg will likely step into the Bolts' fourth pairing alongside Max Crozier, while Declan Carlile could be recalled from AHL Syracuse. In 54 regular-season games last year, the 25-year-old Moser notched two goals on 48 shots, 12 assists and 34 hits while averaging 18:51 of ice time.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NHL suspends Tampa Bay's Sabourin for 4 games, Moser for 2 games after chaotic preseason finale

The NHL has suspended Tampa Bay forward Scott Sabourin for four games and defenseman J

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Hearing with Player Safety Moser has a hearing scheduled for his role in the altercation during Saturday's preseason game against the Panthers, according to the NHL Department of Player Safety.

Impact Saturday's preseason game against the Panthers ended with 312 penalty minutes and 16 players ejected, with Moser among them. The infraction being looked at for the 25-year-old was a boarding penalty on Jesper Boqvist for which the defenseman was ejected. Any suspension would hold out Moser, expected to play a top-four role with the Lightning this season, out for the start of the season.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Lightning Star Had Big Year For New Team During the 2024 NHL off-season, the Tampa Bay Lightning made a massive change to their blueline. The Atlantic Division club dealt star defen...

APRIL 19, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Bags helper Tuesday Moser logged an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact The lopsided nature of the game allowed Moser to lead the Lightning with 19:29 of ice time. The helper snapped his eight-game point drought. Moser is up to two goals, 12 assists, 47 shots on net, 69 blocked shots, 34 hits and a plus-20 rating over 53 appearances. A long-term lower-body injury took a toll on Moser's production, but he's been steady defensively in a top-four role.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draws helper in big win Moser recorded an assist in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Penguins.

Impact Moser helped out on an Anthony Cirelli goal in the first period, the third of four tallies in a span of 3:47 by the Lightning. The 25-year-old Moser has just two helpers over 16 contests since he returned from a lower-body injury in February. His first season with the Lightning has seen him handle more defensive duties than he had with the Coyotes over the previous three campaigns. The Swiss blueliner is at 12 points, 43 shots on net, 56 blocked shots, 31 hits and a plus-15 rating across 43 appearances.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ends slump with helper Moser notched an assist and two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.

Impact Moser had been held off the scoresheet in nine straight games entering Thursday. He ended the drought with the secondary helper on Cam Atkinson's third-period tally. The 25-year-old Moser plays in a top-four role, though his ice time has been a little limited lately -- he's exceeded 20 minutes in just three of 10 contests since he returned from a lower-body injury. He's at just 11 points, 37 shots on net, 49 blocked shots, 28 hits and a plus-12 rating across 37 outings this season.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No points since return Moser was held off the scoresheet for the ninth straight game in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Since his 27-game absence due to a lower-body injury, Moser has been quiet all around. He's picked up nine shots on net, eight hits, nine blocked shots and a minus-1 rating since rejoining the lineup Feb. 23 versus the Kraken. The 25-year-old blueliner is still seeing a shutdown role in the top four, so his offense should eventually come around a bit thanks to his significant ice time. He's at 10 points, 37 shots on net, 48 blocked shots, 27 hits and a plus-12 rating while averaging 19:39 of ice time over 36 appearances.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR Moser (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Moser missed 27 straight games due to the injury and was among Tampa Bay's scratches for Sunday's road game versus Montreal. He could be an option to play after the 4 Nations Face-Off against Seattle on Feb. 23. Moser has two goals, eight assists, 28 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and 19 hits in 27 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out 8-10 weeks Moser (lower body) is set to miss the next 8-10 weeks, the Lightning announced Thursday.

Impact That timetable suggests Moser likely won't be back before the 4 Nations Face-Off, which runs from Feb. 12-20. Tampa Bay's first game after the tournament will be against Seattle on Feb. 23. Moser has two goals and 10 points in 27 appearances in 2024-25. The Lightning will sometimes dress 11 forward and seven defensemen, but they'll probably stick with 12 forwards and six blueliners for the duration of Moser's absence.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body problem Moser is considered week-to-week due to a lower-body injury, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports Tuesday.

Impact Moser was already placed on injured reserve, so his recovery timeline shouldn't come as a surprise. The team did recall Declan Carlile from the minors to provide some defensive depth but could get back Victor Hedman (lower body) against the Jackets on Tuesday. For his part, Moser was poised to reach the 25-point mark for the third straight year and still could if he avoids missing too much time.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Moser (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact Moser won't be eligible to return until Dec. 22. The 24-year-old blueliner had been having a strong year, logging two goals, 13 points and a plus-13 rating through 27 games. Declan Carlile, who was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Saturday, is expected to step into the lineup in Moser's absence.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt Thursday, likely to miss game Moser (undisclosed) sustained an injury in Thursday's game versus the Flames and head coach Jon Cooper labeled him "highly doubtful" to play Saturday against the Kraken, Benjamin P...

Impact The Lightning are already missing Victor Hedman (lower body) and Erik Cernak (lower body), so they can ill afford to be without a third blueliner. Moser had an assist in Thursday's 8-3 win, giving him 10 points through 27 outings this season, and he's often filled a top-four role. More information on the state of the Tampa Bay blue line will likely be available prior to Saturday's contest.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches helper in win Moser posted an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Moser snapped a five-game point drought with a helper on Nick Paul's third-period tally. The 24-year-old Moser has not produced steady offense despite playing in a top-pairing role for most of the campaign. He's up to nine points, 25 shots on net, 34 blocked shots, 19 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-13 rating through 24 appearances. That puts him on a similar pace to the 26-point effort he mustered in 80 contests in 2023-24 with the Coyotes.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up game-winning goal Moser registered an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins.

Impact Moser set up Brayden Point's second goal of the game, which came at 3:58 of overtime to complete the comeback win. Aside from a pair of three-point games in October, it's been radio silence on the scoresheet for Moser. He snapped a 10-game point drought with his helper Tuesday and now has two goals, five assists, 21 shots on net, 26 blocked shots, 13 hits and a plus-7 rating over 17 contests. He's filling a top-four role, but his slump has recently cost him power-play time, so he's more of a pure defender at this stage of the season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another three-point game Moser had a goal and two assists in an 8-5 victory over the Devils on Tuesday.

Impact The goal was one of those couldn't-repeat-it-if-you-tried types. Moser scored a shorthanded goal from his own zone on a clearing attempt that deflected in off the boards after Jake Allen went to play the puck behind his net. Moser has six points (two goals, four assists) in six games this season, but his points have come in two contests. Points are points, though, so maybe he should simply buy a lotto ticket.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Janis Moser scores a shorthanded goal against the New Jersey Devils

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • YOUTUBE

First three-point game of career Moser scored a goal and added two assists in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact He broke in past the Vegas defenders and tapped a bouncing puck five-hole past Adin Hill. It was Moser's first three-point game of his career. He's skating on the top pairing with Victor Hedman and is primed to put up a potential 40-point campaign.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Playing on top pair Moser has been skating with Victor Hedman on the Lightning's top pair this preseason.

Impact Moser plays a strong defensive game, and he's only 24. And in a strong system, he'll turn that solid game into some offense, too. Moser put up 31 points, including eight goals, in 82 games in 2022-23, and followed that up with 26 in 80 games last season. That's impressive considering it was in Arizona. A career season may be ahead for Moser.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning D J.J. Moser signs 2-year deal, avoids arbitration New Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman J.J.Moser signed a two-year, $6.75 million contract on Thursday as the sides avoided arbitration.The Ligh...

JULY 12, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Inks two-year contract Moser signed a two-year, $6.75 million contract with the Lightning on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Moser was dealt to Tampa Bay with Conor Geekie, a 2025 second-round pick and a 2024 seventh-round pick (Noah Steen) for Mikhail Sergachev. Moser had five goals, 21 assists, 99 hits and 112 blocked shots in 80 regular-season appearances for the Coyotes in 2023-24. Look for Moser to be a second-pairing blueliner with Tampa Bay next season.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Lightning Moser has been traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning, reports Puck Report NHL.

Impact Moser and Conor Geekie head to the Sunshine State, along with a couple of draft picks, for Mikhail Sergachev. Moser was miscast in Utah as a top defender, and he should flourish in a system behind Victor Hedman and Ryan McDonagh.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season cold Moser closed 2023-24 on a 14-game point drought, going minus-9 over that span.

Impact Moser had generally put together a solid campaign before stumbling late. The 24-year-old defenseman finished with 26 points, 78 shots on net, 100 hits, 112 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 81 appearances. Moser will be a restricted free agent this summer.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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