Player Discussion: Victor Hedman

LightningStrikes · Jan 24, 2015

Callum said:
Dreger was just quoted saying that "Hedman is on the limp as well".

Perhaps he is playing through an injury.

Or it's his cool bro walk. :sarcasm:

LTIR Trickery · Jan 24, 2015

Draksis said:
Can someone please reassure me that these Erik Karlsson for Hedman trade talks are just rumours and hold no weight? I live in Ottawa, and I've been hearing an unsettling amount of talks about the two being discussed in a trade. Now, I think the potential trade wouldn't be entirely horrible, but I just don't want Tampa to trade him away.

BUT if they were, and they got Karlsson... at least it would be extremely easy to meet my favourite hockey player.

Hahahah who said that?

Todd1a · Jan 24, 2015

Draksis said:
Can someone please reassure me that these Erik Karlsson for Hedman trade talks are just rumours and hold no weight? I live in Ottawa, and I've been hearing an unsettling amount of talks about the two being discussed in a trade. Now, I think the potential trade wouldn't be entirely horrible, but I just don't want Tampa to trade him away.

BUT if they were, and they got Karlsson... at least it would be extremely easy to meet my favourite hockey player.

I would say there are two guys on are roster that are not getting moved and that's stamkos and hedman

wxkid23 · Jan 24, 2015

Hedman has had a wildly inconsistent career. Strange guy. At time he looks like a top 5 D in the league and at times he looks just above average. If he could find the consistency the guy could be really good

The Underboss · Mar 31, 2015

Any update on him from last nights game?

IdealisticSniper · Mar 31, 2015

Homeland Security said:
Any update on him from last nights game?

Day to day.

Lord Stan 2020 · Mar 31, 2015

Still All In said:
Hahahah who said that?

Its me im bored wanted to see how easily can spread bogus rumors :sarcasm:

Look Up · Mar 31, 2015

IdealisticSniper said:
Day to day.

Esposito on Sirius NHL radio mentioned that Hedman will also miss Thursday's game.

2020 Cup Champions · Apr 19, 2015

How soft is this guy

TheDaysOf 04 · Apr 19, 2015

It was a 2-for-1 special.

zeykshade · Apr 19, 2015

The thing to watch with that hit is the skating. That opening of the hips and pivot was silky smooth.

ThunderAlleyNomad · Apr 19, 2015

The entire arena thought he got called for that hit. Then when we saw the replay with Morrow, it was like "ahh". Nobody even cared that we were going to have to kill a penalty, that was such a pretty check.

zeykshade · Apr 19, 2015

ThunderAlleyNomad said:
The entire arena thought he got called for that hit. Then when we saw the replay with Morrow, it was like "ahh". Nobody even cared that we were going to have to kill a penalty, that was such a pretty check.

The annoying as hell thing about Morrow's cross checking was, the ignored penalties that were wholly similar to what they called Morrow for. The Stralman tripping call was clearly tripping, pretty much textbook can opener. Had no problem with that call if you viewed it in a vacuum. The problem is, they ignored DDK's cross check boarding of Stamkos and 2 different DRW players going for penetration on TJ in the corner just prior to calling Morrow for that weak cross check.

Coopers Gum · Apr 19, 2015

ThunderAlleyNomad said:
The entire arena thought he got called for that hit. Then when we saw the replay with Morrow, it was like "ahh". Nobody even cared that we were going to have to kill a penalty, that was such a pretty check.

Yeah, when I saw it on TV, I was going nuts that they called that. Even Bishop looks confused in that gif. Turns out it was Morrow.

CarpeNoctem · Apr 19, 2015

I was glad to see him throw a hit like that. We're all simply left wanting him to do it more often though. Imagine what a force he could be as a hitter, with his size and great agility.

MattM92 · Apr 20, 2015

Love how the two nice checks Hedman throws each season proves he's a physical defenseman. He's not soft, but he's not physical. He's a positional defenseman. He plays defense by being between the puck and his net. He doesn't play a physical style, and one hit doesn't change that.

The Gongshow · Apr 20, 2015

MattM92 said:
Love how the two nice checks Hedman throws each season proves he's a physical defenseman. He's not soft, but he's not physical. He's a positional defenseman. He plays defense by being between the puck and his net. He doesn't play a physical style, and one hit doesn't change that.

He's not known for his physicality he's known for his bursts of offence every now and then. When he does hit and show his gritty/chipy side he can lay them out tho no problem.

ThunderAlleyNomad · Apr 20, 2015

MattM92 said:
Love how the two nice checks Hedman throws each season proves he's a physical defenseman. He's not soft, but he's not physical. He's a positional defenseman. He plays defense by being between the puck and his net. He doesn't play a physical style, and one hit doesn't change that.

Didn't see anybody claiming it made him Chris Pronger. But I do see plenty of Lightning fans complaining about his softness and that's not true.

How many times has he thrown that exact same hit and been called for interference or roughing?

MattM92 · Apr 20, 2015

ThunderAlleyNomad said:
Didn't see anybody claiming it made him Chris Pronger. But I do see plenty of Lightning fans complaining about his softness and that's not true.

How many times has he thrown that exact same hit and been called for interference or roughing?

He isn't soft, but he isn't physical. The only time I wish he was more physical is when the other team starts crashing our net and jamming away at the goalie. It's not just Hedman, but all of our defenseman. They usually stand around and let the other team get 3-4 swipes at it before they get in there.

FDfranklin · Apr 20, 2015

2020 Cup Champions · Apr 20, 2015

Yeah, that's definitely him.

FDfranklin · Apr 20, 2015

Stamverine said:
Yeah, that's definitely him.

Risen from the dead.

chasespace · Apr 20, 2015

Do Swedes not tan or something?

Brie · Apr 20, 2015

chasespace said:
Do Swedes not tan or something?

Most Swedes (myself included) have a hard time getting a tan, turning red is a lot more common. And that sunburn is so painful that I couldn't imagine putting on hockey gear if it happens so I can imagine that's why he's being really careful. Stralman said at the start of the srason that he also have to be careful in the sun.

xteesy · Apr 21, 2015

TheDaysOf 04 said:
It was a 2-for-1 special.

It all makes sense now. He only sends someone straight to hell and back with that hit when he can take a ref out of the equation too!

Easy way to get a free offsides call on the way way back :laugh:

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