The Tampa Bay Lightning signed free agent forward Chris Kunitz to a one-year, $2 million contract, the team announced Saturday.
A four-time Stanley Cup champion, Kunitz collected nine goals and 20 assists in 71 games last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 37-year-old Saskatchewan native came through in the clutch when he scored in double overtime in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final against the Ottawa Senators.
Kunitz has recorded 250 goals, 330 assists and a plus-183 rating in 884 career contests with the Anaheim Ducks, Atlanta Thrashers and Penguins.
He also brings a wealth of experience to Tampa Bay with 161 career playoff games under his belt, notching 27 goals and 65 assists.
Kunitz has enjoyed success on the international stage, winning a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
Also on Saturday, Tampa Bay signed free agent defenseman Jamie McBain to a one-year, two-way contract. McBain did not record a point in three games last season with the Arizona Coyotes, but posted 43 (eight goals, 35 assists) during his time with Tucson of the American Hockey League.
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