Posts tagged with "Victor Hedman"
Victor Hedman Will Win the Norris
September 15th, 2017 It's time for hockey fans and analysts to start coming up with their preseason predictions for the 2017-18 campaign. One of the most notable trophies handed out following every season is the Norris Trophy, awarded to the NHL's best defenseman.For the modern-day hockey fan, names such as Erik Karlsson, Drew Doughty and previous winner...
Most Undervalued Player From Every NHL Team
July 28th, 2017 No matter what team a fan roots for, there will always be that one player on their favorite team that doesn't receive enough attention. The term "undervalued" can be seen in many different ways. In this particular case, it's defined as the lack of praise, recognition or attention a player receives from fans and media throughout the...
Preview: Bruins Look to Sweep Lightning
March 23rd, 2017 On Thursday the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins will square off in an Atlantic Division showdown with playoff implications. The Bruins sit in the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference with 82 points, and the Lightning are sitting just outside the playoff picture with 77 points. The bottom line being both...
Jake Dotchin: A Rearguard Revelation
March 15th, 2017 The 2016-17 season has been a roller coaster one for the Tampa Bay Lightning. The team has been so all over the place that the campaign can best be described as a "Wonkavator". A Wonkavator, as described in Roald Dahl's children's book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is a means of conveyance that goes sideways, longways, frontways...Dotchin's Play Is Key to Lightning's Balance on Defense
February 23rd, 2017 Tampa Bay Lightning rookie Jake Dotchin is just 12 games into his NHL career, but he's been an important part of the team's improved play over the past few weeks.Since his NHL debut against the Arizona Coyotes on Jan. 21, the 22-year-old blueliner has given the Lightning a consistently steady presence on the blue line. More...Mattias Ohlund: Lightning’s Gift to Hedman
February 23rd, 2017 In the 2009 NHL Draft, the Tampa Bay Lightning selected defenseman, Victor Hedman with the number two pick. Five days after drafting the 18-year-old Swede, the team made a couple of decisions that helped catapult Hedman’s career.Imagine beginning your NHL career half a world away from home. The best league in the world is demanding...
