Lightning sign Bogosian to 1-year, $1.3M deal

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed defenseman Zach Bogosian to a one-year, $1.3-million contract, the team announced Sunday.

The Buffalo Sabres recently suspended Bogosian for failing to report to their AHL affiliate in Rochester. The team then placed him on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract, leaving him free to sign with a new club.

The Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes, and Colorado Avalanche were among the other suitors for Bogosian, TSN's Darren Dreger reports.

Bogosian was in the final year of a seven-year, $36-million contract he signed with the Winnipeg Jets in 2013.

The 29-year-old has appeared in only 19 games this season, posting five points while averaging under 17 minutes of ice time per night. He'll likely serve as a depth option on a blue line that also includes Erik Cernak, Kevin Shattenkirk, and Luke Schenn on the right side.