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Lightning captain Victor Hedman reveals mental health battle after playoff absence

New York Post·Justin Tasch·27 days ago
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Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed Tuesday that he left the team to address his mental health. The stalwart defenseman, 35, last played on March 19 and did not dress during the Lightning’s seven-game first-round loss to the Canadiens, though he had rejoined the club and was participating in practices. “I’ve spent most of my life in this game, and nearly all of my career with this organization. Wearing this jersey — and serving as captain — is the greatest responsibility of my professional life,” Hedman said in a statement released by the team. Victor Hedman took a leave of absence from the Lightning to address his mental health. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images “That responsibility doesn’t only apply on the ice. Over the past couple of months, I made the decision to step away and focus on my mental health. It was not an easy decision, but it was the right one. “I’ve always believed that being a leader means doing what’s best for the team.…

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