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Victor Hedman mental health leave and return

Overview

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman has addressed his mid-season hiatus from the previous NHL season, explaining that his absence was driven by mental health challenges. Hedman described experiencing intense performance anxiety and a feeling of “paralysis” on game days, which was further complicated by a physical elbow injury.

After a period of recovery involving therapy and individual training, Hedman stated he feels “fresh, motivated, and physically prepared” to return for the upcoming season. To bolster the team's defense during his absence and upcoming return, the Lightning have signed veteran defenseman John Carlson to a two-year deal.

Entities

Tampa Bay Lightning · NHL · Victor Hedman · Vancouver Canucks · John Carlson

Timeline

15 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Victor Hedman discusses mental health leave and return to Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman has revealed that his mid-season absence last year was due to mental health struggles and performance pressure. He is now ready to return for training camp.
18 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Victor Hedman prepares for return to Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman is set to return for the upcoming NHL season after stepping away mid-season to address performance anxiety and physical health.

Sources

24-ore.com · dose.ca · habsolumentfan.com · hindi.sportskeeda.com · prohockeyrumors.com · si.com · suomikiekko.com · thehockeywriters.com