Confirmed Signing with Link: [TBL] Victor Hedman re-signs with Lightning (8 years, $7.875M AAV)

93LEAFS

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Amazing deal, I would of paid him more than Stammer if both were on the open market. He was the most important piece to keep.
 

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Great deal for TB.

Hedman is a 2009 draftee, with a late birthday, so he'll turn 26 before the end of this year. Add in the final year of his current deal, then this 8 years, he'll finish the contract before he turns 35. And given that today, we are seeing players signed until they are 37-38, this is an amazing deal.

If Hedman and Stamkos are still playing well, then TB can sign them to FMV deals when they are 35. Short term in the 2-3 year range.
 

dechire

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Not surprised he took a discount. He's been very upfront about wanting to stay with Tampa and having no interest in free agency. I'm not expecting other players to take discounts like this but he's the most important piece.
 

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Hedman's getting a little excited. :)

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