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Ryan Malone and Victor Hedman out for the Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced today that Ryan Malone is out indefinitely and listed defensemen Victor Hedman as day-to-day. Both were hurt in Monday night’s win against the Philadelphia Flyers.  Malone missed 13 games this season and just came off of injured reserve under two weeks ago. He suffered a shoulder injury after the Flyers’ Zac Rinaldo drove into his left shoulder...
Via The Bay Cave Verified_ybn
March 19, 2013  |  Discuss

Victor Hedman On His Way to “Elite Defenseman” Status

Victor Hedman has been one of the best defenseman so far in the 2013 NHL season. Image Credit: Associated Press Two years ago, after his entry-level contract was set to expire, the Tampa Bay Lightning rewarded, no, gave Victor Hedman a five-year, $20M contract extension. At the time, Hedman hadn’t done much to deserve such money, but the Lightning had faith in the man they’d...
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February 02, 2013  |  Discuss

Lightning’s Hedman heading overseas, Malone not optimistic about lockout

The NHL lockout has started to force Tampa Bay Lightning players to play elsewhere during the lockout. Defenseman Victor Hedman has agreed to play for Barys Astana of the KHL.  Per the Tampa Bay Times, Hedman’s agent Peter Wallen said his client wanted to play in the best league right now. He is scheduled to report to them as early as Friday. Victor Hedman had one of his best...
Via The Bay Cave Verified_ybn
September 26, 2012  |  Discuss

Hedman signs with Kontinental Hockey League team

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman has signed to play with Barys Astana of the Kontinental Hockey League during the NHL work stoppage, NHL.com reported Tuesday. He had five goals and 18 assists last season for the Lightning.
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September 25, 2012  |  Discuss

Top Ten NHL defensemen just hitting their prime

Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman would like to forget last season. He missed significant time with a concussion and things turned ugly in Tampa Bay’s end of the ice, largely due to shaky goaltending.Hedman, 22, regressed from plus-3 in his second NHL season to minus-9 last season in 81 games. The Lightning acquired Anders Lindback during the summer to settle the goaltending situation...
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September 01, 2012  |  Discuss

Lightning D Hedman returns from concussion

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is back after missing 13 games because of a concussion. Hedman was in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against Washington. He was hurt on Dec. 27 against Philadelphia by what Tampa Bay general manager Steve Yzerman called a clean check. Also rejoining the Lightning on Tuesday were forwards Ryan Shannon (knee), J.T. Wyman (hand...
Via AP on Fox
January 31, 2012  |  Discuss

Lightning D Hedman to return vs. Capitals

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman will return to the ice for Tuesday's game against the Southeast Division rival Washington Capitals. Hedman, who has been sidelined with a concussion since Dec. 27, has missed the team's last 13 contests. The second overall pick of the 2009 draft, Hedman has collected two goals and four assists in 32 games for the Lightning this...
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January 31, 2012  |  Discuss

Lightning's Hedman out with concussion

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman has a concussion and will be sidelined indefinitely. Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman announced the injury during the first intermission of Saturday's game between Tampa Bay and Carolina. Hedman was hurt in Tuesday night's game against Philadelphia by what Yzerman called a clean check. The defenseman has averaged almost...
Via AP on Fox
December 31, 2011  |  Discuss

Lightning D Hedman inks five-year extension

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed defenseman Victor Hedman to a five-year contract extension on Wednesday. The deal is worth a reported $20 million, according to the Tampa Tribune. "We are extremely pleased to announce that we have agreed to a five-year contract with Victor," Tampa Bay general manager Steve Yzerman in a statement. "He has shown tremendous growth as...
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November 30, 2011  |  Discuss

Lightning expected to announce Hedman contract extension

As per TSN: The Tampa Bay Lightning are expected to announce a multi-year contract extension for defenceman Victor Hedman on Wednesday. There is speculation the deal could be about five years in length with an annual salary cap hit in the neighbourhood of $4 million per season. This season, Hedman has two goals in 20 games with a rating of minus-5. Hedman was drafted second...
Via Lightning Hockey Blog
November 30, 2011  |  Discuss
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