The Tampa Bay Lightning continue their big-spending this offseason, re-signing star defenseman Victor Hedman to an eight-year extension.
Hedman confirmed his extension on Twitter:
Per Ian McLaren of The Score, Hedman's extension is worth $63 million.
The Lightning have been very busy already this summer. They answered their biggest question before free agency started, re-signing Steven Stamkos to an eight-year deal of his own that will pay him $8.5 million per season, per Bob McKenzie of TSN.
Dan Rosen of NHL.com believes that Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman deserves some hardware for his efforts with Hedman and Stamkos:
Hedman's agent Peter Wallen told Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times that the "overall fit for Victor is perfect" and that he didn't "want to go anywhere else." Smith also noted the deal includes a full no-trade clause.
The Lightning came into the offseason facing tremendous uncertainty, most of it revolving around Stamkos. Hedman was entering the final year of a five-year deal he signed be ...
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