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Victor Hedman
Age: 35Position: D
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Hedman (lower-body) is healthy and will play vs. Toronto on Wednesday

Hedman did not see any ice time in Sweden's final game of the Olympics, but he will be in Tampa Bay's lineup when they return to action on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 35-year-old Hedman has battled a myriad of injuries this season, scoring 13 points (0G / 13A) in only 21 games, and seemingly losing his role on the top powerplay unit to Darren Raddysh.

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Hedman (elbow) skated in a regular jersey on Thursday and is a possibility for Sunday vs. Boston.

Hedman has had trouble staying healthy this season, missing the last 21 games, for a total of 33 games. The 34-year-old Norris Trophy winner was clearly not at his best when in the lineup this season, as evidenced by his low shot totals: averaging only 1.4 shots per game, a full shot less than the 2.4 he averaged over the previous decade. He has 12 points (0G / 12A) in 18 games this season.

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Hedman will have elbow surgery and is expected to return for the Olympic break in February.

Hedman has already missed 13 games due to injuries this season, and will be sidelined for the next several weeks. He recently returned from a one month absence and played three games before resurfacing on Injured Reserve. The 34-year-old Norris Trophy winner has clearly not been at his best this season, as evidenced by his low shot totals: averaging only 1.4 shots per game, a full shot less than the 2.4 he averaged over the previous decade. He has 12 points (0G / 12A) in 18 games this season.

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Hedman (undisclosed) has been placed on IR.

Hedman has already missed 12 games due to injuries this season, and will return to the sidelines for at least a week, if not more, after surfacing on Injured Reserve on Thursday. The 34-year-old Norris Trophy winner has clearly not been at his best this season, as evidenced by his low shot totals: averaging only 1.4 shots per game, a full shot less than the 2.4 he averaged over the previous decade. He has 12 points (0G / 12A) in 18 games this season.

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Hedman (undisclosed) is probable to return on Long Island on Saturday.

Hedman has not played in nearly a month due to an undisclosed injury, but should return to the lineup on Saturday against the New York Islanders. Darren Raddysh has been successful filling in on Tampa Bay's top powerplay unit in Hedman's absence, so it will be interesting to see if Hedman reclaims those duties immediately. Hedman has 12 points (0G / 12A) in 15 games.

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Hedman (undisclosed) is considered week-to-week.

Hedman has not played since November 8th and is apparently no closer to returning, out week-to-week with an undisclosed injury. The 34-year-old Hedman has 12 points (0G / 12A) through 15 games this season. Darren Raddysh has served as the quarterback on the team's top powerplay unit while Hedman has been sidelined.

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Hedman (undisclosed) took full part in warmups and is expected to return to the Lightning lineup on Tuesday.

Hedman is set to return to the Lightning lineup on Tuesday after being a late scratch for Saturday's game due to an undisclosed ailment. The 34-year-old Hedman is averaging 23:05 time-on-ice, recording 50 points (11G / 39A), 141 shots, and 104 blocks in 6 games this season.

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