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Hedman Signs

TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning signed defenseman Victor Hedman to a standard three-year rookie contract today, Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Lawton announced.  Hedman was selected by the Lightning with the second overall pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, the first time in franchise history Tampa Bay has picked second overall.

“We are thrilled to be able to take this next step with Victor today,” said Lawton upon making the announcement. “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.”

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Posted by Animal Drew from A Nightmare on Helm Street on 07/09/09 at 03:46 PM ET

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Posted by Big Rich from Westbury, NY on 07/09/09 at 04:38 PM ET

Yes, you would know alot about those kind of draft picks, wouldn’t you?

Posted by mrfluffy from Long Beach on 07/09/09 at 04:42 PM ET

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Pens and Wings fans: adorable.

Posted by JG on 07/09/09 at 05:24 PM ET

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Mrfluffy? Thats really your login name?! Lmfao. Another unemployed Red Wings fan wit nuttin to do during the day. Heres what you should do. 1) get a job. 2) get a life. 3) swallow a bullet

Posted by Big Rich from Westbury, NY on 07/09/09 at 05:49 PM ET

Um…that’s the best you got?  Stick to correcting spelling errors, troll.  Better yet, stick to Pen(i)s blog.

Pens and Wings fans: adorable.

Posted by JG on 07/09/09 at 06:24 PM ET

Welcome to fold, Blues buddy!

Posted by Animal Drew from A Nightmare on Helm Street on 07/09/09 at 06:07 PM ET

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