Hedman also moved into 9th place on the all-time franchise list for all skaters. On 20 December 2016, Hedman recorded his 200th career NHL assist. Hedman also became the first defensemen in Lightning history to record 200 career assists. On 28 December 2016, Hedman recorded two points to move past Chris Gratton in to eighth place on the Lightning's all-time scoring list. On 10 January 2017, Hedman was named to the 2017 NHL All-Star game as a member of the Atlantic Division team. On 23 February 2017, Hedman recorded his 526th and 527th career hits against the Calgary Flames, which moved him past Eric Brewer for the most hits in Lightning history. On 11 March 2017, Hedman recorded his 287th career point in a Lightning uniform. This moved him past Fredrik Modin for 7th most points all-time in franchise history. On 27 March 2017, Hedman recorded his 50th assist of the season to become the first defenseman in Lightning history to record 50th assists in a single season. On 30 March 2017, Hedman recorded an assist in the second period to move him past Roman Hamrlik for the most points (66) in a single season by a defenseman in Lightning history. On 6 April 2017, Hedman recorded three assists to become the first defenseman in Lightning history to reach 70-points in a single season. Hedman also joined Börje Salming, Nicklas Lidström, and Erik Karlsson as the only Swedish defensemen to reach 70-points in a single season. On 9 April 2017, Hedman recorded a goal and an assist in a 4-2 Lightning win over the visiting Buffalo Sabres. Hedman's two points moved him past Brian Bradley for sixth all-time in franchise history in points (301). On 21 April 2017, Hedman was named as a finalist for the James Norris Memorial Trophy, which is awarded annually to the NHL's top defenseman. Hedman finished third in Norris voting that season. On 21 June 2017, Hedman was named as a NHL Second Team All Star for the 2016-17 season. On 12 October 2017, Hedman skated in his 553rd game, which moved Hedman past Brad Richards for fifth most games played in Lightning history. On the same night, Hedman recorded his 66th goal in his career. This goal moved him into a tie with Dan Boyle for 2nd most goals by a Lightning defensemen in franchise history.