As expected, Hedman will not play tonight. The Lightning continue to keep their lips sealed on their d-man's status but it is becoming apparent that he will miss a significant amount of playing time. Prior to getting hurt, he scored two goals and six points over 32 games with a minus-12 rating.
Sounds like Hedman is out long term, which should hurt the Bolts' chances of rebounding. After Eric Brewer, Hedman is the second-leading player on the team in TOI. Look for Matt Gilroy to get back into the lineup tonight.
Sounds like Hedman may be out long term. He has two goals and six games over 32 games.
Losing Hedman for an extended amount of time would certainly hurt the Lightning's chance of turning their season around. Check back for a further update from the team.
Losing Hedman for an extended amount of time would certainly hurt the Lightning's chance of turning their season around. Check back for a further update from the team.
Hedman has established himself as a core player in Tampa Bay and was awarded as such by management. According to the team, he leads all defensemen in every counting stat since joining the team.
Sounds like Hedman will draw in tonight but we won't know for sure. Coach Guy Boucher practiced with four full lines which could be a sign that a defenseman will come out.
Hedman has missed the last three games due to injury. The former second overall pick scored two goals through 13 games prior to this injury.
For those of you who own Hedman, check back later to see if he's in the lineup. The former second overall pick had two goals over 13 games before missing the last two games,
Hedman not having a concussion is good news but he likely misses at least another week. In 13 games this season he scored two goals in what could be a breakout season.
Hedman is expected to miss a few weeks with his current upper-body injury. He scored two goals over his first 13 games this season.
With Hedman out of the lineup, coach Guy Boucher was forced to dress both Bruno Gervais and Matt Gilroy. Expect another roster move to come shortly.
Carlson might be due for a regression before continuing his development into a very solid NHL defender. Last season he scored seven goals and 37 points through 80 games. He already holds one assist through two games but loses PP time to Dennis Wideman on the second unit.
Through his first two NHL seasons, Hedman posted seven goals and 49 points. In his third professional season he should be able to break through offensively. He would be a nice draft-day steal as a late round pick.
