Minten Hoping For A Long-Term Extension

By Brian La Rose | at August 29, 2026 4:01 pm Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman stepped away from the team in mid-March last season and didn’t suit up the rest of the way for them. Speaking with NHL.com’s Dan Rosen earlier this week, the blueliner discussed his leave, calling it necessary from both a mental and physical standpoint. However, he is now fully past that and will be a full go for training camp on the back of a great summer. The 35-year-old was limited to just 33 games last season between injuries and his leave, though he still managed…