Lightning sign D Victor Hedman to 4-year, $32M extension

(Photo credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports)Defenseman Victor Hedman is staying with the Tampa Bay Lightning on a four-year, $32 million contract, signed Tuesday.

The contract takes effect in the 2025-26 season.

Retaining Hedman, 33, was key for the Lightning, who saw center Steven Stamkos depart for the Nashville Predators in free agency on Monday.

The No. 2 overall pick of the 2009 NHL Draft, Hedman is secon