July 13, 2022, 1:40 PM
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed Erik Cernak to an eight-year, $41.6 million contract extension on Wednesday.
The news came alongside fellow restricted free agents Mikhail Sergachev and Anthony Cirelli, who also agreed to eight-year deals with the Bolts.
The Slovakian picked up a goal and 13 points for the Lightning in 2021-22. Cernak was also the team leader for hits with 165 in 55 games.