Victor Hedman - NHL News & Rumors

Needs elbow surgery Hedman will undergo elbow surgery Monday and is expected to be out of action until the beginning of February, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports Friday.

Impact Hedman missed 12 games with the injury and returned for three games before the injury was deemed bad enough for surgery. Hedman is expected to be well enough to play for Team Sweden at the upcoming Olympic Games in February. Hedman had 12 assists in 18 games this season.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Lightning captain Victor Hedman returns to injured reserve Deadspin | Lightning captain Victor Hedman returns to injured reserve

DECEMBER 11 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman to have elbow surgery. He's expected to be ready for the Olympics

Tampa Bay Lightning captain and No. 1 defenseman Victor Hedman is set to undergo elbow surgery Monday and be out until the start of February

DECEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Placed on injured reserve Hedman (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact Hedman suffered an injury during Tuesday's game against the Canadiens, and the issue will force him to miss at least a week. He was sidelined for 12 games between November and early December due to an unspecified injury, and it's not yet clear how much time he'll miss due to his current ailment. Declan Carlile was recalled in a corresponding move, and he should have a chance to see playing time in Hedman's absence.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning snap losing streak with dominant 6-1 win over Canadiens

Tampa Bay scored three times in the first period, Darren Raddysh scored a pair of third-period goals, and the Lightning coasted to a 6-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens

DECEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Exits contest Hedman (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens.

Impact This was Hedman's third game back from an undisclosed injury that landed him on injured reserve, but it's not clear if this issue is related. It could be, as Hedman hasn't quite looked like himself since his return. The 34-year-old defenseman's status should be updated prior to Thursday's game versus the Devils.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sorokin stops 32 shots as Islanders shutout Lightning 2-0

Ilya Sorokin stopped all 32 shots he faced for his third shutout of the season, tying the Islanders’ franchise record for career shutouts, and New York beat the Tampa Bay Lightning...

DECEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Removed from LTIR Hedman (undisclosed) was activated from long-term injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Following a 12-game absence, Hedman appears ready to return to the lineup against the Islanders on Saturday. He has accounted for 12 assists, 23 shots on goal, 28 blocked shots and seven hits in 15 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed probable against Islanders Hedman (undisclosed) was labeled probable to suit up versus the Islanders on Saturday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Hedman led the post-practice stretch Friday, so all signs certainly point to him getting back into the lineup against New York. In order to play, the 34-year-old blueliner will first need to be activated off long-term injured reserve, though Tampa already created the necessary roster space by sending Declan Carlile back to AHL Syracuse on Friday. While Hedman has yet to find the back of the net this season, he did rack up 12 helpers in 15 games before getting hurt.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning sign Ryan McDonagh to a 3-year, $12.3M contract extension

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year extension worth $12.3 million

DECEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Hagel scores twice as Lightning beat Rangers 4-1 and extend winning streak to 7 games

Brandon Hagel scored twice and Jonas Johansson made 12 saves as the Tampa Bay Lighting beat the New York Rangers 4-1 to extend their winning streak to seven games

NOVEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Lands on LTIR Hedman (undisclosed) was placed on long-term injured reserve, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times on Saturday.

Impact Hedman has already missed Tampa Bay's last five games, and he now will not be eligible to return to the lineup until Dec. 4 against Pittsburgh. Ryan McDonagh is on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury, so the Lightning will have to continue to navigate their way without their two best all-around blueliners. Hedman was riding a four-game point streak prior to getting injured, and overall, he has 12 helpers and a plus-1 rating across 15 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Out a couple of weeks Head coach Jon Cooper said Thursday that Hedman (undisclosed) will be out "probably a couple more weeks," according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Hedman has already missed four games and is expected to miss at least another eight contests. The blueliner had 12 assists in 15 games prior to his injury. Hedman was placed on injured reserve earlier in the day.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Hedman (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Hedman is slated to miss a fifth consecutive game Thursday against the Oilers, and his placement on injured reserve won't impact his return timetable, as he'll be eligible to be activated as soon as he's healthy. However, his move to IR will clear space on the roster for Nick Paul (upper body), who was activated from long-term injured reserve in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Hedman (undisclosed) won't play against New Jersey on Tuesday, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Hedman will miss his fourth straight game, and it's unclear when he will return to the lineup. He has 12 assists, 23 shots on net and 28 blocked shots through 15 appearances this season. Darren Raddysh has been skating on Tampa Bay's top pairing due to Hedman's absence.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Hedman (undisclosed) won't play against Vancouver on Sunday, according to Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley.

Impact Hedman will miss his third straight game, but the Lightning hope to get him back for Tuesday's matchup against New Jersey. He has produced 12 assists, 23 shots on net and 28 blocked shots through 15 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Saturday Hedman (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game against Florida, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Impact Hedman also missed Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers. He has 12 assists in 15 appearances this year. Tampa Bay sometimes dresses 11 forwards and seven defensemen, but with Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed) also out, Tampa Bay is down to six healthy blueliners on the active roster, so Darren Raddysh will probably serve on the third pairing instead of acting as the seventh defenseman. Tampa Bay dressing 12 forwards should also result in Jakob Pelletier making his season debut.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Wednesday Hedman (undisclosed) will not play Wednesday versus the Rangers, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Hedman will be forced to miss at least one game due to the injury. The 34-year-old defenseman's absence will be covered by Max Crozier returning from an undisclosed injury of his own. Hedman's next chance to play is Saturday on the road versus the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with undisclosed injury Hedman missed practice Tuesday with an undisclosed injury and is considered day-to-day, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports.

Impact At this point, Hedman should be considered questionable heading into Wednesday's matchup with the Rangers. The veteran blueliner is currently riding a four-game point streak, racking up four helpers, including a pair with the man advantage. Unless Max Crozier (undisclosed) is ready to face the Rangers, the Bolts will need to bring somebody up from AHL Syracuse if Hedman can't play Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hagel lifts surging Lightning to 3-2 win over Capitals

Brandon Hagel scored the tiebreaking goal 8:42 into the third period and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 3-2

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Dishes an apple Sunday Hedman tallied an assist, put two shots on net and blocked two attempts in Sunday's 2-1 overtime win against the Golden Knights.

Impact Hedman provided the primary helper on Brandon Hagel's opening goal of the game. The 34-year-old Hedman used the assist to grab his eighth helper of the season, which is currently good for the joint-lead among defensemen alongside Dmitry Orlov, Cale Makar and Lane Hutson. With the Lightning heating up in all aspects of the game, Hedman should continue to serve as a steady presence offensively from the blue line. Look for him to challenge the 60-point mark for the fourth time in five years and hold top-tier fantasy value along the way.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kucherov scores in OT to give Lightning 2-1 win over Golden Knights

Nikita Kucherov scored 33 seconds into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Hits 800-point plateau Hedman put up two assists Saturday in a 4-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact Hedman has seven helpers in eight games this season, but he's still waiting on his first goal. Still, the future Hall of Fame defender topped the 800-point mark (801) in his 1, 139th game. Hedman sits 19th all-time in scoring from the blue line, and he's now just 10 points from Sergei Gonchar (811) and 26 from Doug Wilson (827). With continued excellence this season, Hedman can pass Gary Suter (844) and move into 16th all-time.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning's Nikita Kucherov, Victor Hedman each reach gargantuan career milestones vs. Ducks | Sporting News The two legends joined in the fun together.

OCTOBER 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Guentzel, Cirelli each score 2 as Lightning beat Ducks 4-3 to snap four-game skid

Jake Guentzel and Anthony Cirelli each scored twice and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 to snap a four-game skid

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

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