Latest News About Victor Hedman

Here’s the latest on Victor Hedman (as of April 2026):

• Hedman has been out this season due to illness, a personal matter, and a long-term injured status, with teams not specifying a clear return date. Reports indicate he has not resumed regular practice and remains unavailable for the Lightning.[3][4]
• In late 2025, Hedman underwent elbow surgery and was expected to miss action through February 2026, with optimism about a possible Olympic return for Sweden. He was placed on injured reserve around that time and later listed as unable to play for portions of the 2025-26 season.[2]
• By early 2026, multiple outlets noted Hedman’s continued absence from the lineup and ongoing questions about his return, including references to long-term injured reserve status and unspecified personal matters delaying a comeback. He had contributed 1 goal and 16 assists in 33 games prior to his latest absence.[4][3]

If you’d like, I can pull the most recent updates from specific outlets (e.g., team announcements, major sports networks) and summarize with a focus on:

• current status (in or out, timeline)
• any official comments from the Lightning
• expected impact on team depth and defense pairings
• whether Sweden Olympic participation remains on the table

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