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Tampa Bay Lightning draftee Victor Hedman of Sweden is introduced during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY Stock
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