Lightning Extend Defenseman Nick Perbix

The Tampa Bay Lightning helped their blue line by extending rookie defenseman Nick Perbix two more years.

First reported by the Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) on Twitter, Perbix and the Bolts agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension worth an AAV of $1.125 million.

Perbix, 24, has appeared in 29 games with the Lightning this season. He made his NHL debut on October 18, 2022, versus the Philadelphia Flyers and has been a great addition to a defense that lost both Ryan McDonagh and Jan Rutta this past offseason.

In less than 30 games, Perbix has three goals and eight points. His three goals are tied with Ian Cole for second on the team. They also rank tied for second among rookie defensemen.

Perbix recorded his first NHL goal and point before playing ten games. His first goal came on October 26th in Anaheim, while his first point came on November 5th versus Buffalo.

When asked about his extension, Perbix had this to say: “It happened really quickly. I was told to start looking for a place about a week ago, and my agent told me it (the extension) was happening a couple of days ago.”

Coach Jon Cooper had praise for the young Perbix too.

“He’s going to work. He won’t rest on this extension.”

Straight out of college, Perbix has brought much-needed depth and stability to a blue line that desperately needed it. He’s given the team everything they need and more.

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Lauren Burg

Lauren Burg is a Tampa Bay Lightning writer for “Inside the Rink.” A lifelong Tampa Bay Area resident, she graduated from the University of South Florida’s world-renowned journalism program in December 2009. While in college, she discovered hockey and the Tampa Bay Lightning. She quickly became a passionate fan, attending many games over the years. She also experienced an All-Star game in 2018, numerous road games, and, most recently, the Bolts back-to-back Stanley Cup championships. Since graduating college, she’s been working hard to combine her two loves, writing and hockey, hoping to one day make that her full-time career. In her free time, she enjoys attending sporting events (both home & road when possible), taking photos, and traveling.

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