Victor Hedman Finally Reveals Shocking Reason Behind Mysterious Absence from Lightning Lineup
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The standout defenseman last played in a game for Tampa Bay on March 19. Over his 17 seasons in the NHL, all with the Lightning, he has played 1,164 games, tallying 172 goals and 639 assists for 811 points.
A nine-time All-Star and 2018 Norris Trophy winner, the 35-year-old Hedman also captured the Conn Smythe Trophy when he led the Lightning to a 2020 Stanley Cup title.
“Wearing this jersey – and serving as captain – is the greatest responsibility of my professional life. That responsibility doesn’t only apply on the ice,” Hedman said. “Over the past couple of months, I made the decision to step away and focus on my mental health. It was not an easy decision, but it was the right one.”
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