Victor Hedman News

Hedman has already missed 37 games this season due to various injuries and will be sidelined indefinitely as he takes time away from the team to attend to personal matters. The 35-year-old Swedish defenseman has seen his role with Tampa Bay lessen this season, averaging a career-low 18:52 time-on-ice. His point production has dipped as well, with only 17 points (1G / 16A) through 33 games, as Darren Raddysh has emerged as the team's top offensive defenseman.

Hedman did not play the final two periods of Thursday's 6-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks due to an illness. Tampa Bay Head Coach Jon Cooper said the team should provide an update on Hedman's status on Friday. The 35-year-old Hedman has just five points (1G / 4A) in 15 games since returning from an injury at the beginning of February.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hedman exited the game after just 6:14 of ice time and was unable to return. We should get an update on his status ahead of Tampa Bay's game in New Jersey on Thursday.

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.

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.

Hedman has not played since November 8th, and will now miss a fourth consecutive game with an undisclosed injury. The 34-year-old Hedman has 12 points (0G / 12A) through 15 games this season.

Hedman played a season-low 17:51 time-on-ice in Tampa Bay's most recent game, and has been absent from the team's last two practices, tending to an undisclosed injury. The 34-year-old Hedman has 12 points (0G / 12A) through 15 games this season.

Hedman played a season-low 17:51 time-on-ice in Tampa Bay's most recent game, and has been absent from the team's last two practices, tending to an undisclosed injury. The 34-year-old Hedman has 12 points (0G / 12A) through 15 games this season.

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.

Hedman participated in warmups for Tampa Bay on Saturday but was a late scratch 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.

Hedman participated in warmups for Tampa Bay on Saturday but was a late scratch 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.