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Two-time Stanley Cup champion Ryan McDonagh has been activated from injured reserve and will be in the Lightning’s lineup on Thursday evening versus the Kings, Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider reports.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / December 18

Vasilevskiy, McDonagh expected to return against Kings; Hagel a game-time decision

A couple of significant roster notes for the Tampa Bay Lightning. After the team’s morning skate on Thursday, reports say that goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy and defenseman Ryan McDonagh are slated to return to the lineup for that night’s game against the Los Angeles Kings.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 6

Ryan McDonagh, Lightning grades for $12.3 million contract extension

The Tampa Bay Lightning have come to terms with veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh on a three-year contract extension worth a total of $12.3 million, meaning he’ll carry a salary cap hit of $4.1 million over the following three seasons.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / December 6

Lightning Extension Candidates After Ryan McDonagh’s Deal

The Tampa Bay Lightning pulled the trigger this week on locking down defenseman Ryan McDonagh for another three seasons. Instead of waiting for the end of the season, they figured it out way ahead of schedule.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / December 4

Tampa Bay Lightning Defenceman Signs Extension

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced they have come to terms and re-signed defenceman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year, $12.3 million contract extension. The deal will carry a $4.1M average annual value salary cap hit.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / December 4

Lightning D Ryan McDonagh inks 3-year, $12.3M extension

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh signed a three-year, $12.3 million contract extension Thursday. McDonagh, 36, has six points (three goals, three assists) in 15 games this season while playing in the final campaign of a seven-year, $47.25 million contract.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / December 4

Former Rangers captain still trucking, lands 3-year extension with Lightning

Ryan McDonagh apparently doesn’t even need to be in the Tampa Bay Lightning lineup to keep his career trucking along. The former New York Rangers captain, who’s currently on injured reserve, signed a three-year, $12.3 million contract extension with the Lightning on Thursday.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / December 4

Lightning Extend Ryan McDonagh to 3-Year Contract

In a stunning midseason move, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that defenseman Ryan McDonagh had been extended on a three-year contract. The 34-year-old defenseman agreed to a deal that has an average annual value (AAV) of $4.1 million.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / TheLeafsnation / December 4

NHL Notebook: Bill Daly rules out NHL in Olympics if rink isn’t completed, McDonagh signs 3-year extension with Lightning

Welcome to another edition of NHL Notebook, where we examine current events across the league. There’s no need for preamble, as NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly made a declarative statement that ought to reverberate around the international hockey community.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / December 4

Lightning sign Ryan McDonagh to three-year contract extension

A veteran blueliner will be staying in the Sunshine State for a few more years. On Thursday, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois announced that the team has signed defenseman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year contract extension.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh, Dominic James placed on injured reserve

The Tampa Bay Lightning placed defenseman Ryan McDonagh and forward Dominic James on injured reserve Wednesday, which will keep them out for at least the team’s next two games.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 11

Lightning place Ryan McDonagh on injured reserve

The Lightning have placed defenseman Ryan McDonagh on injured reserve, per the league’s media site. The lefty departed Saturday’s win over the Capitals with an undisclosed injury.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

Lightning’s Hedman day-to-day, McDonagh ‘out a few games’

A couple of notable injuries for the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s D-corps. When speaking to the media, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper revealed that defenseman Victor Hedman is considered day-to-day, as the big Swede is out with an undisclosed injury.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh leaves game against Capitals with undisclosed injury

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on social media that defenseman Ryan McDonagh left Saturday’s game against the Washington Capitals with an undisclosed injury and would not return.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / August 20

Ryan McDonagh and Jake Guentzel invited to Team USA Orientation Camp

Even with their two best players not allowed to participate in the upcoming Winter Olympic games, the Tampa Bay Lightning will still be well represented.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

Lightning defensemen Ryan McDonagh joins exclusive club with latest blocked shot

The milestone comes in the span of a significant few days for the 35-year-old blueliner.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Yardbarker / August 8, 2024

Ryan McDonagh shares why he pushed so hard for reunion with Lightning

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / May 22, 2024

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 21, 2024

Lightning Re-Acquire Defenseman Ryan McDonagh From Predators

A key defenseman to winning back-to-back Stanley Cups is returning to Tampa Bay. The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired Ryan McDonagh and the Edmonton Oilers’ 2024 fourth-round pick from the Nashville Predators in exchange for the Lightning’s 2025 second-round pick and their 2024 seventh-round pick.