Player Discussion: Victor Hedman - Part 2: Norris God and Norse God

[JoVel]

Since both him and Stamkos were drafted one year apart and they both went straight to the NHL, my quick math tells me Stamkos only missed 50 ish more regular season games in his career than Hedman, which I was a bit surprised by. I guess Hedman never had any high profile injuries like Stamkos so I don't really remember them.

 

[DFC]

The Leafs really might be cursed. For as long as they've been around, it's insane to me how low most of their franchise records are. Matthews will likely be their all time best goalscorer in his early 30s.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

10. Denis Potvin - 742
11. Scott Stevens - 712
12. Brad Park - 683
13. Erik Karlsson - 656
14. Bobby Orr - 645
15. Gary Suter - 641
16. Brent Burns - 640
17. Borje Salming - 637
18. Sergei Zubov - 619
19. Victor Hedman - 600

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

 

[AlwaysSunnyInTampa]

This 4 nations tourney is so stupid. Guys are not only gonna kill themselves for a meaningless award for multiple games, you aren't accurately representing the participants without Czechs, the Slovaks and Russians

I hope this is the last time we see this. It's so stupid

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Hedman lists Borje Salming as one of his favorite Swedish defensemen growing up. Heddy only needs 15 more points to tie Salming with 787 points - Top 20 all time by a NHL dman

 

[DarrylshutzSydor]

This 4 nations tourney is so stupid. Guys are not only gonna kill themselves for a meaningless award for multiple games, you aren't accurately representing the participants without Czechs, the Slovaks and Russians

I hope this is the last time we see this. It's so stupid

Both Tkachuks injured.

 

[Sky04]

Great hockey being played, players are enjoying themselves anyone against this is kinda pathetic.

 

[StammerHammer]

Great hockey being played, players are enjoying themselves anyone against this is kinda pathetic.

Agree on your observations about the games. But you might have a different opinion about being opposed to the tournament if Point were to get injured.

 

[Sky04]

Agree on your observations about the games. But you might have a different opinion about being opposed to the tournament if Point were to get injured.

Not really, that whole rhetoric is stupid. He could get injured in any other game he plays as well? If you asked Point or anyone else selected would they rather be playing this week or sitting? Pretty sure the answers obvious, like I said, players are enjoying it, fans are getting good hockey the only reason you're against are selfish ones.

 

[StammerHammer]

Not really, that whole rhetoric is stupid. He could get injured in any other game he plays as well? If you asked Point or anyone else selected would they rather be playing this week or sitting? Pretty sure the answers obvious, like I said, players are enjoying it, fans are getting good hockey the only reason you're against are selfish ones.

I don’t recall saying I was against it.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Hedman on passing Borje Salming for the third most points (788) by a Swedish defenseman in NHL history: “It means the world. Borje was obviously a groundbreaker for Swedish defenseman in the NHL and, to be up there with him and I've been able to pass him, that's an incredible feeling. Obviously, the utmost respect to him and his family. He passed away. Unfortunately, I never got to meet him in person but I know exactly how much he's meant to Swedish hockey and especially in Toronto. He's a legend there so it’s special”

Top 20 in points for defensemen all time too

10. Chris Chelios - 948
11. Bobby Orr - 915
12. Scott Stevens - 908
13. Brent Burns - 906
14. Brad Park - 896
15. Erik Karlsson - 868
16. Gary Suter - 844
17. Doug Wilson - 827
18. Red Kelly - 823
19. Sergei Gonchar - 811
20. Victor Hedman - 788