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Lightning Strikes podcast: How Tampa Bay plans to replace Victor Hedman

 
Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) shoots and scores, beating Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Klas Dahlbeck (6) and goaltender Cam Ward (30) during a game Tuesday in Tampa. [DIRK SHADD   |   Times]
Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) shoots and scores, beating Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Klas Dahlbeck (6) and goaltender Cam Ward (30) during a game Tuesday in Tampa. [DIRK SHADD | Times]
Published Jan. 13, 2018

In our Lightning Strikes! podcast, Joe Smith breaks down the Victor Hedman injury and why, while he's out 3-6 weeks, it could be a whole lot worse.

Joe and sports columnist Tom Jones discuss how the team plans to replace its All-Star defenseman, and how the team responds could go a long way in determining if Tampa Bay bolsters its blueline at the Feb. 26 trade deadline.

What else does the Lightning need? Listen below: