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

[DFC]

He's the best defenseman since Karlsson, and we are probably at the point where we can call that span of time an "era." It's been about 5 years now that he's been in the top-3, and unquestionably #1 for 2-3 years.

It's kind of odd that he only has one Norris.

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Probably his best or second best to his Norris season as far as regular seasons go, but 2020 postseason is absolute peak Hedman.

Agreed. I look at that as a legendary performance. It's the best I've ever seen a Dman play in the playoffs, and I watched Lidstrom's entire career.

If that Hedman shows up for this run, I dont give a fxxx who we lost and I dont give a fxxx how we played in the season, we're still the favorites.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

92 career playoff points - tied for 16th most (with Bobby Orr and Red Kelly) among dman in NHL history

 

[21]

Hedman is amazing if you ask me but this didn't went very well. People are still underestimating Hedman and it's truly confusing.
Hedman or Lidstrom at their peak?

Seriously, if only having to pick one star defense player for your team if being a coach. I can't find a better choice than Hedman.

Very cool, amazing game for Hedman, I love how this guy is playing hockey.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

 

[21]

I love it, Mark Giordano and Auston Matthews praising Hedman, meanwhile a lot of "experts" on Hfboards still underestimating him. The first loss in this series was probably a good wakeup call waking up the beast.

 

[Stammertime91]

*pros say who the best defenseman is*

HFboards

*yeah but if you look at their +/- and their corsi xP/60x100-2.3 stats sponsored by my friends mom, it actually shows Morgan Reilly is the best defenseman in the last 75 years*

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

*94pts

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Norris Trophy finalist for the 6th straight season

Hedman was the anchor of a Lightning defense that helped the team post a 51-23-8 record for 110 points, the third-highest total in franchise history. He recorded career highs and ranked among the top three NHL defensemen in goals (3rd, 20), assists (2nd, 65) and points (3rd, 85). The assist and point totals set Tampa Bay franchise records for defensemen and his 20 goals tied the mark set by Dan Boyle in 2006-07. He played all 82 games and ranked second in the NHL in total ice time (2,056:12), an average of 25:05 per game. Only one Lightning skater had recorded 2,000 minutes in a season (Boyle, 2,201:57 in 2006-07) since the statistic was introduced in 1997-98. Hedman, who won the Norris Trophy in 2017-18 and placed third in voting in 2016-17, 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21, is a finalist for the sixth consecutive season. The last NHL blueliner to record as long a streak was Nicklas Lidstrom, from 1997-98 through 2002-03.

 

[Stammertime91]

Sucks he won't win even though he deserves it.

 

[Hammerlik]

Want to be a filthy homer, but gotta give it to Josi this year (his second in 3 years). Expecting Makar to be 2nd.

 

[LTIR Trickery]

Getting big Chicago in 2015 vibes where maybe the depth wasn't all there but they just ran the brakes off Keith and that was enough. Heddy come get your minutes...

 

[21]

Sucks he won't win even though he deserves it.

I'm just saying, you won't find a better defenseman in a must game than Hedman and if you are the best when you have to be the best then you are the best, end of discussion. Hedman is a complete defenseman while Josi, Makar and Fox aren't (yet).

*LoL* my English is amazing.

I adore Josi, Makar & Fox too though, lots of really good defensemen right now, it's cool.

This series is amazing and I have to admit I like Toronto Maple Leafs too, perhaps the Capital of Hockey.

 

[21]

*94pts

Great, getting closer, but I am not planning to continue my Hedman vs Lidstrom comparison. *LoL*

 

[Skullz]

Leaf fan here; just have to say, Hedman is absolutely unreal. What a stud you guys have.

 

[OneTimer82]

Another leaf fan here - headman is an absolute beast. The difference between him and our makeshift #1 Rielly is mind bending.

Felt genuine fear/anxiety every time he had the puck in the o-zone.

 

[DarrylshutzSydor]

Best defenseman in the league for 6 straight seasons

 

[DarrylshutzSydor]

Looked like he and Ruutta got crossed up on that goal last night.........

 

[Stammertime91]

100% on Hedman. He iced it and then went at the forward and left his man allllllll alone. Not on Janni Hockey at all. Hedmans face told the story, he knew he messed up.

Shame. That was a critical mistake to make.

Looked like he and Ruutta got crossed up on that goal last night.........

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

1. Coffey
2. Lidstrom
3. Bourque
4. Potvin
5. MacInnis
6. Murphy
7. Chelios
8. Robinson
9. Park
10. Pronger
11. Stevens
12. Zubov
13. Hedman
14. Rafalski

 

[Stammertime91]

1. Coffey
2. Lidstrom
3. Bourque
4. Potvin
5. MacInnis
6. Murphy
7. Chelios
8. Robinson
9. Park
10. Pronger
11. Stevens
12. Zubov
13. Hedman
14. Rafalski

One Norris my ass

 

[Hockey4Life91]

For Tampa to accomplish its goals this postseason, VH needs to revert back to his 2020 playoff form. He looks off to me on this run--last year he had a widely known injury. Not sure what the ailment, if any, is right now. Yes, he had one of his better games in the last one. My comment nevertheless remains accurate. He has been good, but not his usual dominant force.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

 

[Lightning1995]

Lightning are gonna need the Norris god this series. He was no where to be found tonight

 

[Stammertime91]

One of the worst on the ice tonight. Brutal on the wall and for Nichushkins goal. Had time to get it out, failed to do so.

 

[LightningStrikes]

Team worst -3 last night. The downward trend continues.