Tampa bay lighting names new team captain.
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning have named Victor Hedman as team captain after the Bolts’ long-time team captain Steven Stamkos left sign a 4 years shortly after the NHL free agency window opened on July 1.
Stamkos was team captain for the past 10 seasons.
“We are thrilled to have Victor leading our team as the 11th captain in franchise history,” said General Manager Julien BriseBois. “Victor is a cornerstone player that is extremely well respected by his teammates, coaches and peers across the NHL. Over the past 15 seasons, he has been a world-class representative for our organization both on and off the ice. Victor embodies what it means to be a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning and is more than ready for this exciting opportunity. We are looking forward to watching him flourish in his new role as
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