This Is Why the Lightning Signed John Carlson

On this Backchecking the Bolts YouTube Short, Raw Charge Managing Editor Justin Godfrey explains why he loves the Lightning’s addition of John Carlson. While Carlson may not be known as a shutdown defender at this stage of his career, Justin breaks down why his elite skating, transition game, and ability to move the puck make him an ideal fit for Tampa Bay’s blue line.

Can Carlson give the Lightning exactly what they’ve been missing on defense?

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