Wed.'s hockey: Hedman named Lightning captain
Victor Hedman led Lightning with consistency as captain-in-waiting
Victor Hedman never even considered that he’d become the Lightning’s captain. He would have been content to remain as Robin to Steven Stamkos’ Batman for years to come, until the two future Hall of Famers hung up their skates.
Tampa Bay Lightning select Victor Hedman as captain, succeeding Steven Stamkos
The Tampa Bay Lightning have selected Victor Hedman as their new captain. Hedman succeeds longtime captain Steven Stamkos, who left in free agency to sign with Nashville.
Lightning bestow huge honor on Victor Hedman ahead of 2024-25 campaign
It is a high honor for Victor Hedman, and a deserved one, as he has been a staple of the Lightning for a long time. He was the logical next choice after Steven Stamkos, who left after being the team's captain from 2014-2024.
Victor Hedman named new captain of Tampa Bay Lightning after Stamkos heads to Nashville
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning named defenseman Victor Hedman as the 11th captain in franchise history, the team announced in a news release.
After Steven Stamkos’ exit, a new title for Lightning’s Victor Hedman
TAMPA BAY, Fla. — Longtime Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman has been named the team’s new captain. Hedman, 33, will be the club’s 11th team captain. He was the obvious choice to wear the ...
Tampa Bay Lightning select Victor Hedman as captain, succeeding Steven Stamkos
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning selected Victor Hedman as the team captain on Wednesday as training camp opened, making the big defenseman the successor to Steven Stamkos. Hedman ...
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Victor Hedman’s Illustrious Career, by the Numbers
There are a number of ways in which any given hockey fan can look at and talk about Victor Hedman. In the eyes of a longtime, tried-and-true Bolts fan, for instance, Hedman is the regal ...
Victor Hedman, Brock Faber and NHL Defensemen React to Their NHL 25 Ratings
Gudas has the second highest body checking ability, Carlson is in the top 10 in wrist and slap shot power while Hedman is ...
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New captains: Victor Hedman in Tampa Bay, Nick Foligno in Chicago
September 18 - The Tampa Bay Lightning named defenseman Victor Hedman their captain, the first change to the role in more than a decade. Hedman replaces Steven Stamkos, who held the position ...
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Lightning name Victor Hedman the 11th captain in franchise history
The Tampa Bay Lightning have named defenseman Victor Hedman the 11 th captain in franchise history, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced today. The two alternate captains ...
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Lightning select Victor Hedman as captain, succeeding Steven Stamkos
TAMPA — The Tampa Bay Lightning selected Victor Hedman as the team captain on Wednesday as training camp opened, making the big defenseman the successor to Steven Stamkos. Hedman, who is going ...
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Victor Hedman succeeds Steven Stamkos as Lightning captain
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Lightning selected Victor Hedman as the team captain Wednesday as training camp opened, making the big defenseman the successor to Steven Stamkos. Hedman, who is ...