Defenseman Victor Hedman has now played in the most games in a Tampa Bay uniform in franchise history, passing the mark previously set by now-former captain Steven Stamkos; he signed with the ...

TAMPA — When Victor Hedman was named the new Lightning captain in September, he made it clear that replacing Steven Stamkos’ leadership wasn’t going to be a one-man job. A group effort would ...

TAMPA — Victor Hedman hopes he has many more years in ... passing longtime teammate and best friend Steven Stamkos. “Just to play a game in the NHL was my goal, and to be where I am today ...

But that's exactly what Lightning GM Julien BriseBois did when he didn't re-sign Steven ... Victor Hedman, it's pretty clear there was really never any serious intention to re-sign Stamkos.

After losing longtime captain Steven Stamkos on the first day of free ... On the blue line, top defenseman Victor Hedman has embraced his new role as the Tampa Bay captain. He’s replaced ...

The Tampa Bay Lightning have freed up cap space in the hopes of signing a big-name free agent, even if it's not Steven Stamkos ... Veteran defenseman Victor Hedman also needs a new contract ...