You all but did there Capt.
- Artyukhin76

I think your misinterpreting. Hedman is not the best D, that would go to Karlsson. However, there is no defenseman in the league that has the assets that Hedman does (his size, skating, etc.) making him one of the most unique defensman out there. Hedman would make my top 5 though.

I think your misinterpreting. Hedman is not the best D, that would go to Karlsson. However, there is no defenseman in the league that has the assets that Hedman does (his size, skating, etc.) making him one of the most unique defensman out there. Hedman would make my top 5 though.
- jvar17

da truth.

Hedman is still improving his game, that should terrify the rest of the Atlantic division.

Pittsburgh will be the Bolts first real test this playoffs, no offense to the Wings or Islanders.

should the islanders have picked hedman ?

should the islanders have picked hedman ?
- todd1a

lol no

should the islanders have picked hedman ?
- todd1a

No, John Taveraes was the best pick for that team. It took a little longer for hedman to develop into the defenceman he is becoming, but the New York Islanders made the right pick.

Hedman is still improving his game, that should terrify the rest of the Atlantic division.

Pittsburgh will be the Bolts first real test this playoffs, no offense to the Wings or Islanders.
- GalacticStone

cause bishop didnt steal how many games out of those series? No offence but they could have easily been bounced by det, if it werent for bishop and same could be said for the isles.

should the islanders have picked hedman ?
- todd1a

i love hedman, but you take jt 9 times out of 10

Jimmy Fallon on Hedamn...

He's aight

D's...nuts.
- eichiefs9

You rang?

should the islanders have picked hedman ?
- todd1a

Maybe if we had drafted Stamkos the year before.

so will victor hedman be the next lightning captain ?

I'll stick with Letang. Can do everything Hedman can and more. Guy also has a bit of a screw loose and isn't afraid to hurt people. Subban and Doughty Trump all in my opinion. Karlson sure is the best offensive defenseman but I'd put Letang and Hedman infront of Karlson. Dude is strictly offense.

so will victor hedman be the next lightning captain ?
- todd1a

I approve of this message.

I'll stick with Letang. Can do everything Hedman can and more. Guy also has a bit of a screw loose and isn't afraid to hurt people. Subban and Doughty Trump all in my opinion. Karlson sure is the best offensive defenseman but I'd put Letang and Hedman infront of Karlson. Dude is strictly offense.
- Grinder47

Well said. Great points. Great logic. Post of the year imho.

I'll stick with Letang. Can do everything Hedman can and more. Guy also has a bit of a screw loose and isn't afraid to hurt people. Subban and Doughty Trump all in my opinion. Karlson sure is the best offensive defenseman but I'd put Letang and Hedman infront of Karlson. Dude is strictly offense.
- Grinder47

Totally an admirable quality.

Totally an admirable quality.
- H0ckeyParadise

meet Grinder47.

meet Grinder47.
- martox

Can't wait for his level headed, quality comments through this series.

meet Grinder47.
- martox

Totally an admirable quality.
- H0ckeyParadise

Yes, I don't want my players holding back because they are concerned with the well being of the enemy.

Yes, I don't want my players holding back because they are concerned with the well being of the enemy.
- Grinder47

So that you be OK with Cedric paquette running Sidney Crosby headfirst into the boards?

So that you be OK with Cedric paquette running Sidney Crosby headfirst into the boards?
- Artyukhin76

Honestly Arty... I wouldn't even engage with him if I were you. Dude is dense as (frank).

Honestly Arty... I wouldn't even engage with him if I were you. Dude is dense as (frank).
- j.boyd919

Ok. Dually noted.

Honestly Arty... I wouldn't even engage with him if I were you. Dude is dense as (frank).
- j.boyd919

Can't believe you won't be around for the games in Tampa. Any insight on the pregame projections changes for the conference finals from your old coworkers?

Going to be a fun series, very fast series and skill for days. I think the Lightning D will surprise some Pens fans that haven't seen much of the Bolts as there are some giants on the defensive end that can skate fluidly outside of Hedman. Coburn is having a great playoffs and Sustr is now an asset over a liability and Garrison is pretty steady.

We are in for a treat and a crazy ride in these finals. Can't wait.