Who steps up for the Tampa Bay Lightning with Victor Hedman out? We are now only a few days away from knowing the answer. [The Hockey News]
“But the other major reason Tampa Bay could come out the other side of the Hedman injury no worse for wear is that the Lightning are well-equipped to deal with such an injury. And that starts at the top of the blueline where, as a safety net for Hedman missing time, coach Jon Cooper will be able to turn to Anton Stralman as his top defenseman.