Moser (lower body) is set to miss the next 8-10 weeks, the Lightning announced Thursday.
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 forwards and seven defensemen, but they'll probably stick with 12 forwards and six blueliners for the duration of Moser's absence.
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Lightning's J.J. Moser: Dealing with lower-body problem
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Moser is considered week-to-week due to a lower-body injury, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports Tuesday.
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.
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Lightning's J.J. Moser: Lands on IR
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Moser (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Moser won't be eligible to return until at least Dec. 22 against Florida. The 24-year-old blueliner had been having a strong year, logging two goals, 13 points and a plus-13 rating through 27 games. The Lightning brought up Declan Carlile from AHL Syracuse in a corresponding move.
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Lightning's J.J. Moser: Hurt Thursday, likely to miss game
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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 Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
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.
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Lightning's J.J. Moser: Notches helper in win
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Moser posted an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.
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.
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Lightning's J.J. Moser: Sets up game-winning goal
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Moser registered an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins.
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.
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Lightning's J.J. Moser: Another three-point game
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Moser had a goal and two assists in an 8-5 victory over the Devils on Tuesday.
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.
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Lightning's J.J. Moser: First three-point game of career
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Moser scored a goal and added two assists in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Golden Knights.
The 24-year-old 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.
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Lightning's J.J. Moser: Playing on top pair
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Moser has been skating with Victor Hedman on the Lightning's top pair this preseason.
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.
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Lightning's J.J. Moser: Inks two-year contract
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Moser signed a two-year, $6.75 million contract with the Lightning on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Moser was recently 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.
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Lightning's J.J. Moser: Traded to Tampa Bay
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Tampa Bay obtained Moser, Conor Geekie, a 2025 second-round pick and a 2024 seventh-round selection from Utah on Saturday in exchange for Mikhail Sergachev.
Moser registered five goals, 26 points, 112 blocked shots and 99 hits in 80 games during the 2023-24 campaign. He should be able to flourish in a depth role with veteran defenders like Victor Hedman and Ryan McDonagh.
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Coyotes' J.J. Moser: Ends season cold
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Moser closed 2023-24 on a 14-game point drought, going minus-9 over that span.
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.
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Coyotes' J.J. Moser: Tickles twine Saturday
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Moser scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Devils.
Moser has four points over nine outings in March. The 24-year-old blueliner continues to play on the top pairing for the Coyotes, offering solid production across the board without any one standout category in fantasy. He's up to 26 points, 67 shots on net, 85 hits, 96 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 66 appearances this season.
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Coyotes' J.J. Moser: Big night against Sens
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Moser produced a goal and an assist while adding five hits, four blocked shots, two shots on net and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-3 win over the Senators.
The 24-year-old blueliner had one of his best all-around performances of the season while leading the Coyotes with 22:39 of ice time. Moser also snapped a 26-game goal drought with his first-period tally, a stretch in which he's generated only seven helpers. Despite that slump, he remains on pace to set a new personal best in points this season. He has four goals and 24 points through 58 contests, and his fantasy value is enhanced in formats that count other categories thanks to his 84 blocked shots, 75 hits, 21 PIM and plus-4 rating.
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Coyotes' J.J. Moser: Supplies assist Tuesday
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Moser logged an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.
Moser has picked up four assists over his last eight games while skating on the Coyotes' top pairing. He's also gotten back in the power-play mix over the last couple of weeks. The defenseman has put together a solid season with 22 points, 55 shots on net, 69 hits, 79 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 56 appearances.
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Coyotes' J.J. Moser: Pockets helper
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Moser recorded an assist in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Avalanche.
Moser has four assists over his last seven games. The 24-year-old blueliner continues to see top-four minutes, though he's seen very little power-play time in recent weeks. He's been solid with 21 points, 49 shots on net, 61 hits, 77 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 52 outings overall, which gives him fantasy appeal in deeper formats.
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Coyotes' J.J. Moser: Produces helper in loss
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Moser notched an assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes.
Moser had just three helpers with 15 hits, 16 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating across 13 games in January. The defenseman remains in a top-four role, but he's asked to focus more on defense while partner Sean Durzi gets to roam around. For the season, Moser has 18 points, 42 shots on net, 44 hits, 71 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 46 appearances.
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Coyotes' J.J. Moser: Manages assist Tuesday
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Moser recorded an assist and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Flames.
Moser has two helpers, five hits and seven blocked shots over his last four games. He's found a path to power-play time with Juuso Valimaki sitting out as a healthy scratch lately. Moser is at 17 points, 37 shots on net, 64 blocked shots, 36 hits and a plus-8 rating through 40 contests, often filling a top-four role.
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Coyotes' J.J. Moser: Unavailable Friday
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Moser (upper body) is slated to miss Friday's game against Anaheim, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.
Moser was also absent for Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over Colorado because of the injury. He has three goals, 15 points, 29 hits and 55 blocks in 33 contests this season. When Moser returns, Juuso Valimaki will likely see his role reduced and Michael Kesselring might serve as a healthy scratch.
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Coyotes' Janis Moser: Sidelined with upper-body issue
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Moser (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus Colorado, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Moser will miss at least one contest with the upper-body injury he sustained Saturday versus the Avalanche. With Moser on the shelf, look for Juuso Valimaki to jump into a top-pair role against Colorado .
