The Tampa Bay Lightning has signed second-overall pick Victor Hedman to a three-year entry-level contract today.
"We are thrilled to be able to take this next step with Victor today," said Lightning GM Brian Lawton. "He has a bright future and we intend on him being a member of the Lightning for a long time. We are excited to get his signing behind us so he can solely focus on hockey and the continued development of his game."
Hedman, 6-foot-6, 220 pounds, spent the 2008-09 season with MoDo of the Swedish Elite League where he earned Rookie of the Year honors as an 18-year-old. He recorded seven goals and 21 points for MoDo in 43 games.
A native of Ornskoldsvik, Sweden, Hedman represented his country in each of the previous two World Junior Championships, winning the Silver Medal twice.
