Lightning Re-Sign Victor Hedman for Five Years

[JKidd]

AMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Victor Hedman to a five-year contract through the 2016-17 season, Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced today.

“We are extremely pleased to announce that we have agreed to a five-year contract with Victor,” Yzerman said. “He has shown tremendous growth as a player in just more than two seasons in the NHL while also becoming a key member of our team. We look forward to his continued development in a Lightning uniform.”

"I'd like to thank our owner, Mr. Vinik, and of course GM Steve Yzerman for helping me move forward in my career," said Hedman. "I love it in Tampa Bay with the Lightning and I will do all I can to help this organization be successful on and off the ice."

[thepolishkid88]

Deal is worth $20 million, so $4 million per season.

[bigty]

Good to see Stamkos and Hedman sign long term deals. They are the core of this franchise.

[Leafs_Fan18]

great signing by the lightning!

[acdcrocksno1]

This could be an absolute bargain

[Humpzilla]

Originally Posted by acdcrocksno1

This could be an absolute bargain

I wouldn't be so quick to say that.....

[acdcrocksno1]

Originally Posted by Humpzilla

I wouldn't be so quick to say that.....

From what I've seen of him he's developing pretty well. What have you seen that I haven't?

[Pillager]

Originally Posted by Humpzilla

I wouldn't be so quick to say that.....

I disagree. This is almost identical to what Luke Schenn signed, and Hedman has a much higher ceiling. Great deal for the Lightning.

[Leafs_Fan18]

Why can't my work salary be based on my potential? I can potentially work quite hard. I can potentially be a genius. But in the meantime, I'll remain underpaid and procrastinate at work