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Tampa Bay Sign Hedman and Niittymaki

Tampa Bay Sign Hedman and Niittymaki

You probably won’t be shocked to learn that the Tampa Bay Lightning have signed Victor Hedman to a standard three-year-rookie deal.  The second overall pick was drafted by the team last month where he was rated as the top European player available.
General manager Brian Lawton said yesterday:  “We are thrilled to be able to take this next step with Victor today. He has a bright future and we intend on him being a member of the Lightning for a long time. We are excited to get his signing behind us so he can solely focus on hockey and the …read more

Tampa Bay Lightning Picks Victor Hedman

June 26, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis  
Filed under Entry Draft, NHL, News, Players

Tampa Bay Lightning Picks Victor Hedman

The Tampa Bay Lightning have selected Victor Hedman #2 overall and I really have mixed feelings about it.  I think that Hedman is an incredible player and could be a huge asset to any team he joins but the Lightning are really having some trouble.  I have felt somewhat sorry for Steven Stamkos who was drafted first overall by the Bolts last.  Still, they had some defensive issues so a strong defenseman might really turn things around for them.

John Tavares and Victor Hedman Chat with NHL.com

January 12, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis  
Filed under Entry Draft, Fan Fare, NHL, News, Players, Video

John Tavares and Victor Hedman Chat with NHL.com

Two of the biggest stars at the 2009 IIHF World Junior Championship, Canada’s, John Tavares, and Sweden’s, Victor Hedman, sat down and talked with NHL.com.

It’s going to be really interesting to see where these two end up at the upcoming NHL Entry Draft.  They’re atop the NHL Central Scouting’s Midterm Rankings so I’m sure they will be battling for the #1 draft spot in just a few months.


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