Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman became the team captain for the first time in his 16 seasons once Steven Stamkos departed. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ] Hedman will likely get more Norris Trophy buzz ...

“There was a little bit of both mindset and systematically, but it’s the forwards as well,” defenseman/captain Victor ... captain and Hedman’s best friend, Steven Stamkos, departed for ...

The Tampa Bay Lightning have what it takes to make a return to the Stanley Cup Final, even without franchise legend Steven Stamkos. Obviously names like Nikita Kucherov, Victor Hedman, and Andrei ...

TAMPA — With every step through the tunnel that runs from the Lightning dressing room to the ice at Amalie Arena, there are reminders of the team’s three Stanley Cup runs. From the celebratory ...

Steven Stamkos, Victor Hedman, and Andrei Vasilevskiy did the heavy lifting for Tampa Bay, putting together top-shelf goaltending, blue-line solidity, and scoring depth. Head coach Jon Cooper ...

Lightning 4-3 (Avalanche future odds: +750) Bengel: The Lightning saw franchise icon Steven Stamkos walk out the ... The offensive firepower, Victor Hedman leading the back end, and Vasilevskiy ...

After three straight seasons of watching the Bolts march to the Final — two of which ended in banners and rings for Victor Hedman and ... from longtime captain Steven Stamkos.

Defenseman Victor Hedman, another Hall of Fame lock ... Instead of bringing former captain Steven Stamkos back, the Lightning threw their money at Guentzel instead. It paid off.

Player to watch: Victor Hedman. The Lightning's top blueliner took over his team's captaincy when Steven Stamkos left in free agency. Keeping Tampa Bay even-keeled in the postseason will fall on him.

Tampa won the lottery in 2008 and chose center Steven Stamkos. A year later, the Lightning picked defenseman Victor Hedman at No. 2 overall. Colorado won the lottery in 2013 and selected center ...