The Bolts made a number of community visits and pledges on Tuesday following the devastation of Hurricane Helene

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor walked into the Tampa Police Department headquarters Tuesday afternoon and gave Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman a big hug. “Good to see you, captain,” Castor said. Hedman may have been named the Lightning’s new captain just last month,

With the community in desperate need following Hurricane Helene, Lightning captain Victor Hedman and his wife, Santa, have pledged $150,000 to those in need.

It is a high honor for Victor Hedman, and a deserved one, as he has been a staple of the Lightning for a long time. He was the logical next choice after Steven Stamkos, who left after being the team's captain from 2014-2024.

Lightning captain Victor Hedman has made Tampa his second home, and the star defenseman has long been active in the community. So, during a desperate time of need following Hurricane Helene, Hedman and his wife,