Victor Hedman - NHL News & Rumors

Victor Hedman Opens Up About Missing Time Last Season Victor Hedman is the backbone of the Tampa Bay Lightning's physical nature. He is their captain, he is their culture bearer, and at most tim...

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM

"Wasn't myself on the ice" - Victor Hedman opens up on his battle with anxiety, mental health break Victor Hedman knew something was wrong when he no longer felt like himself on the ice. The Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman stepped away from the team in March to focus on his mental...

AUGUST 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Victor Hedman breaks his silence and reveals why he left the Lightning mid-season The Lightning captain reveals the reasons why he missed the end of the season and the series against the Canadiens!

AUGUST 26 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Preparing for upcoming season Hedman is physically and mentally healthy ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com on Wednesday.

Impact Hedman sat out the Bolts' final 22 games of the regular and postseason while attending to his mental health. This followed 34 games on the shelf due to various injuries. As a result, Hedman played in just 33 contests last year in which he produced one goal and 16 assists, including six power-play helpers. With the 35-year-old blueliner ready for the upcoming campaign, he could be a top bounce-back candidate.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Hedman targeted by disgusting rumors while dealing with mental health issues Unverified speculation surrounding Hedman is drawing major backlash and reigniting concerns about how athletes are treated when they open up...

MAY 8 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

"Victor Hedman mental health issue was infidelity": Tampa radio hosts make shocking claim about Bolts captain's long leave of absence Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman took a leave of absence in mid-March. On Tuesday, the veteran defenseman cited mental health issues as the primary reason for his extended...

MAY 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Activated from LTIR Hedman (personal) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Hedman missed the final 15 games of the 2025-26 regular season and all seven of Tampa Bay's playoff outings. He stepped away from the Lightning to focus on his mental health, but he was back skating with his teammates during the postseason.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Lightning D Victor Hedman stepped away for mental health reasons Deadspin | Lightning D Victor Hedman stepped away for mental health reasons

MAY 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lightning captain Victor Hedman opens up on his mental health struggles Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman has been away from action for the latter part of the regular season and the Stanley Cup playoffs....

MAY 5 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Victor Hedman opens up about personal leave of absence from Lightning's playoffs run: 'I'm in a much better place' | Sporting News Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman explained why he was away from the team late in the season in a lengthy statement.

MAY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lightning's Victor Hedman says mental health focus led to NHL hiatus Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman missed the final 15 games of the regular season and playoffs to focus on mental health, he said Tu...

MAY 5 • UPI.COM

Lightning captain Victor Hedman reveals mental health battle after playoff absence The stalwart defenseman, 35, last played on March 19 and did not dress during the Lightning’s 4-3 first-round loss to the Canadiens.

MAY 5 • NYPOST.COM

Lightning captain Victor Hedman says his personal leave this season was to address mental health

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed Tuesday that his absence in the final weeks of the season was caused by a need to address his mental health

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Victor Hedman reveals mental health struggle that kept him out of action with Tampa Bay Lightning | Sporting News Hedman released a statement after the end of Tampa's season.

MAY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Familiar face at Lightning's morning skate before Game 7 Jon Cooper did say that Victor Hedman could be an option 'very soon.' Well, could soon be tonight? With the Tampa Bay Lightning preparing to...

MAY 3 • SI.COM

Montreal hosts Tampa Bay with 3-2 series lead

The Montreal Canadiens host the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-2 lead in the series

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Tampa Bay and Montreal meet with series tied 2-2

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens in game five of the first round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 2-2

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Montreal hosts Tampa Bay with 2-1 series lead

The Montreal Canadiens host the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

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APRIL 24 • FOX SPORTS

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Montreal and Tampa Bay square off with series tied 1-1

The Montreal Canadiens host the Tampa Bay Lightning in game three of the first round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 1-1

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Set to travel with team Hedman (personal) is expected to travel with the Lightning to Montreal ahead of Friday's Game 3 against the Canadiens, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Head coach Jon Cooper indicated Tuesday that Hedman was unlikely to return during the first round of the playoffs, but it's at least encouraging that he'll travel with the team to continue the first-round series. Whether he'll be able to return at some point against Montreal remain to be seen, but he appears to be trending in the right direction.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Lightning coach: Victor Hedman 'doubtful' to play in first round Deadspin | Lightning coach: Victor Hedman 'doubtful' to play in first round

APRIL 21 • DEADSPIN.COM

Victor Hedman injury update: Lightning HC Jon Cooper shares troubling news around $32M star The absence of Victor Hedman has become a major concern for the Tampa Bay Lightning, with the captain sidelined since their 6-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on March 19.

APRIL 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Unlikely to return during first round Hedman (personal) is not expected to play during the first-round series after head coach Jon Cooper told reporters the blueliner was on "the doubtful side for this series," Pierre...

Impact Hedman has rejoined the team for optional game-day skates but continues to work his way back into the lineup. The blueliner has been on the shelf since March 19 versus the Canucks, a stretch of 16 games on the shelf. Still, once Hedman is given the all-clear, he should be a lock to resume eating up big minutes on the blue line and logging time with one of the power-play units.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

When is Victor Hedman coming back? Lightning injury news provides return timeline update in playoffs | Sporting News Tampa Bay will have to navigate this.

APRIL 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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