Will Nikita Kucherov be the next NHL player to hit 1,000 career points? While speaking to reporters, including Eduardo A. Encina [https://x.com/EddieInTheYard/status/1869041990236848268?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet] of the Tampa Bay Times, Tampa Bay Lightning [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/] head coach shared that he expects defenseman J.J. Moser will be out week-to-week. Moser, 24, was placed on injured reserve [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-place-key-defender-on-ir-recall-prospect] on Dec. 14 after suffering an injury in the Lightning's Dec. 12 matchup against the Calgary Flames. Moser expected to be out week-to-week is tough news for the Lightning. The 2021 second-round pick has been excellent for the Bolts since being acquired last off-season, posting two goals, 10 points, and a plus-13 rating in 27 contests. He has also spent plenty of time on the top pairing with Victor Hedman because of his strong play. Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjExNDY0MTg5ODcxNDAwOTQ4/usatsi_24918850.jpg] The Lightning will now need to adjust with Moser expected to be out for a decent chunk of time. With Moser out, the Lightning recalled defenseman Declan Carlile [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-prospect-recalled-from-syracuse-crunch] from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch.
