Fresh off of re-signing Steven Stamkos, Steve Yzerman again hits a home run by getting franchise defenseman Victor Hedman re-signed to an 8-year contract.
As has already been reported, Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman didn't waste any time re-signing franchise defenseman Victor Hedman on the first day he was eligible to sign a contract extension. With this extension, Yzerman has locked up the franchise defenseman and a crucial piece to the core of this team. And he's done it with an affordable deal with a reported $7.875 million per year.