Notes:
2009-10: Selected by Tampa Bay in 1st round (2nd overall) of the NHL Draft; Made NHL debut; Bronze Medalist with Sweden at IIHF World Championships...2011-12: Re-signed with Tampa Bay to a five-year contract extension worth $20 million, Nov. 30th.

Is the top-rated International skater by NHL Central Scouting...At 6-6, 220 pounds, Hedman obviously possesses great size, but also has the skill to be a dominant player in the mold of Zdeno Chara...Played last year for Modo of the Swedish Elite League and had seven goals, 14 assists, 52 penalty minutes and a plus-22 rating in 43 games...Helped lead Team Sweden to a silver medal at the 2009 World Junior Championships, posting two assists and a plus-four rating over six games...Was named to the WJC All-Star team...