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The Tampa Bay Lightning announced Thursday that they postponed their home opener against the Carolina Hurricanes at Amalie Arena on Saturday.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Hockey Patrol / October 2

Nikita Kucherov drops the gloves after Josh Davies throws huge hit on Victor Hedman

Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov tried to spark his team during a preseason game against Florida, taking out Josh Davies after a hit on Victor Hedman.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

Lightning’s Emil Lilleberg Surging to Make Opening Night Roster

The Tampa Bay Lightning‘s blue line has the potential to develop into one of the best defense cores in the NHL heading into the 2024-25 season. Newly named captain Victor Hedman leads one of the deepest blue lines in the league after some big changes this offseason.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 18

Lightning bestow huge honor on Victor Hedman ahead of 2024-25 campaign

The Tampa Bay Lightning have named defenseman Victor Hedman their captain for the 2024-2025 season, taking the role after Steven Stamkos departed for the Nashville Predators this offseason in free agency.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / September 18

Tampa Bay Lightning Defenceman Named Captain

The Tampa Bay Lightning have a big announcement on media day to begin training camp. Victor Hedman is the 11th captain in franchise history. After 15 seasons with the Lightning, the 33-year-old gets the ‘C.’ Selected second overall by the Lightning in the 2009 draft, Hedman never missed a season for the Bolts.

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 18

New captains: Victor Hedman in Tampa Bay, Nick Foligno in Chicago

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 from the 2013-14 season through the end of last season.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / September 18

Tampa Bay Lightning name Victor Hedman captain

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on Wednesday that they have named defenseman Victor Hedman the captain of the team. Hedman replaced Steven Stamkos as the captain after the Lightning opted to let Stamkos walk to free agency, where he then signed with the Nashville Predators.

Victor Hedman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 18

Lightning name Victor Hedman as captain

The Lightning have wasted no time in naming Steven Stamkos’ successor to the captaincy.

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The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Inside The Rink / September 3

Player Profile: Victor Hedman

Tampa Bay, Fla. — Ever since Steven Stamkos left his long-time home of Tampa Bay during the 2024 offseason break, there has been much talk about Victor Hedman.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / August 30

Lightning’s Victor Hedman Ranked a Top 3 Defenseman by NHL Network: Too High or Too Low?

NHL Network continued their Right Now series, ranking the top players by position ahead of the season. On the top-20 defensemen list, Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman ranked third.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

Lightning: Victor Hedman Expectations for 2024-25

The second overall selection of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft belonged to the Tampa Bay Lightning. This pick ended up being franchise-altering, as they selected star defenseman Victor Hedman.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / July 3

NHL notebook: Lightning's Victor Hedman gets 4-year extension

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman isn't going anywhere. Hedman, who has been with Tampa Bay for the first 15 seasons of his NHL career, signed a four-year, $32 million extension on Tuesday to remain with the Lightning through the 2028-29 campaign.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Inside The Rink / July 2

Franchise Defenseman Staying In Tampa

It has been a heartbreaking week for Tampa Bay Lightning fans, but the announcement earlier today should brighten things up a bit as they have locked up franchise defenseman, Victor Hedman, to a four-year contract extension worth $8 million annual average value which will begin in the 2025-26 season.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / July 2

Lightning sign D Victor Hedman to 4-year, $32M extension

Defenseman Victor Hedman is staying with the Tampa Bay Lightning on a four-year, $32 million contract, signed Tuesday. The contract takes effect in the 2025-26 season.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Lightning sign franchise cornerstone to four-year extension

The Lightning have signed a franchise cornerstone to a four-year extension.

Blues have signed veteran winger to a lucrative six-year extension

St. Louis is also expected to sign this defenseman to a one-year deal

Senators retain center on new deal

Red Wings ink journeyman forward

Sabres sign veteran goaltender

NHL releases 2024-25 schedule

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Victor Hedman signs four-year extension with Tampa Bay Lightning

The big man isn’t going anywhere. The Tampa Bay Lightning have come to terms with defenseman Victor Hedman on a four-year contract extension worth $8 million per season.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Lightning nearing extension with former All-Star defenseman

He is set to wrap up his current eight-year, $63M extension after the 2024-25 NHL season concludes, and would have become an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career at 34 years old.

Lightning have salary cap space to make big splash in replacing Steven Stamkos

Lightning trade for potential Steven Stamkos replacement

Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12

Lightning confirm bad news on star defenseman

The Lightning may have a tough time replacing his minutes, which would not be good news for a team that is sitting outside of the playoff picture.

Lightning recall Philippe Myers, Mitchell Chaffee

NHL power rankings: Is it time to take the Philadelphia Flyers seriously?

Every Calder Trophy winner from the NHL expansion era

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / December 8

Lightning’s Hedman Reaches Another Milestone With 1000th Game

On Monday, Dec. 4, Victor Hedman laced up his skates for the 1000th time as an NHL player. He is only the third person to play 1,000 games for the Tampa Bay Lightning and the first defenseman in Lightning history to reach the milestone.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / April 22, 2023

Lightning D Victor Hedman a game-time decision Saturday

Tampa Bay defenseman Victor Hedman is a game-time decision for Game 3 on Saturday night, Lightning coach Jon Cooper said. Hedman played just 6:35 in Tuesday's 7-3 win in Game 1 in Toronto and did not participate in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / March 7, 2023

Lightning to be without Victor Hedman vs. Flyers

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper announced the team will be without defenseman Victor Hedman tonight.

Lightning search for a spark, host Flyers

Evaluating HC Jon Cooper’s comments, Lightning’s losing streak

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / January 27, 2023

Why has the Lightning's Victor Hedman struggled defensively this season?

Something just isn’t right with Victor Hedman’s defensive play this season. The veteran has been far from the defenseman we’re used to seeing contend for Norris Trophies every season, especially when you look at his underlying numbers.

Lightning extend home dominance, end Bruins' latest streak

Lightning's Pat Maroon rips Bruins announcer for body-shaming comments in first face-to-face

Ranking the five-year windows for all 32 NHL teams

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz