Hedberg interview about recent events

[Systemfel]

Translated some quotes from this interview for you. Hedberg gives his views on recent events.

On being bought out
“I can’t say that I’m disappointed. Life goes on.”

“When the Schneider trade was announced, I realized that I was in some trouble. I met with Lou before traveling back to Sweden. He explained what he was doing. You can always talk to Lou, he’s very open. I still talk to him.”

“I would’ve made that trade, too. It was a fantastic trade for the Devils, even though it rendered me unemployed. Everything happens for a reason. Something good will come of this.”
Hedberg also says that there was some trade interest from other teams, but he didn’t want to go that route.

On last season’s collapse:
“I was playing non-stop after Marty got hurt. We had a two-week period without any real practice. I’m not complaining, of course you want to play in games, but that was probably one of the reasons why we couldn’t break that negative trend. There wasn’t time for the coaches to stop it.”

On Kovalchuk:
“That was a real shocker. He always liked it in Russia, though. There was probably a lot of different people pushing him, I think. I don’t know if his family liked life in the States. Kovy is your typical Russian and a terrific person. Kind, considerate, and wants to win. I really like him and hopefully, this will be the fresh start he might be looking for.”

On Tallinder being traded:
“That was sad news, but Henrik wants to play and a trade was the best option. His family really liked it in New Jersey, though. It will be tough on them and Henrik to move. On the other hand, it’s a great move hockey-wise. Henrik was pretty surprised that Buffalo wanted him again.”

On the Devils’ future:
“They had to get a few guys after losing Clarkson. They have some guys on the farm, too, though. Urbom should really get a chance to play. There are others, as well. Usually, Lou is going to make sure that they’re a good team, albeit a different team without Kovy.”

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[Nick0930]

I love you and will miss you Moose. Too bad others aren't as classy as him.

 

[RNCDevil]

I want him involved with the team. He's just a great human being. I feel the same about Brylin.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

Class act and I feel for him. For him to say there was trade interest but he didn't want to go that route and "something good will come from this" tells me there's a wink from Lou that means he'll make it up to him with a scouting or coaching position somewhere.

 

[Devils Dominion]

I would be tickled pink to have Moose as our next goalie coach.

Move Terreri to the front office

 

[New Jersey]

There will always be a place for Moose in my heart. A hell of a backup goalie, a class act, a team guy, and a gentleman. He was a fan favorite for a good reason.

 

[HenriquesJawLine]

I would be tickled pink to have Moose as our next goalie coach.

Move Terreri to the front office

If Moose becomes the goalie coach we would never hear from him again though lol

 

[Better Call Sal]

Moose is awesome.

 

[TnT25]

Classy. Love the Moose

 

[Colin226]

Class act and I feel for him. For him to say there was trade interest but he didn't want to go that route and "something good will come from this" tells me there's a wink from Lou that means he'll make it up to him with a scouting or coaching position somewhere.

I can definitely see this and it would allow Moose's family to stay in NJ. I think he like the organization and clearly there's no ill-will.

 

[BenedictGomez]

 

[hlaverty06]

I ****ing love you Moose, class act.

 

[New Jersey]

Give this man a job, Lou.

 

[CerebralGenesis]

2 goalie coaches lou, do it you just saved 77 million

 

[yehyeh]

I'm so happy I blew out my vocal chords screaming "MOOOOOOSE" when I saw Moose shut out the Isles in Nassau. Absolutely love the guy.

 

[VaxjoDevil]

Amazing person, this guy. Interesting that he says in Swedish, literally, that Urbom is NHL-ready.

 

[Bleedred]

I hope he gets a job somewhere else, and I believe he can. Though I kinda get the vibe that he will choose to retire.

 

[Hystyk28]

Love Moose and even more so since he gave a shoutout about Urbom.

 

[glenwo2]

Class act and I feel for him. For him to say there was trade interest but he didn't want to go that route and "something good will come from this" tells me there's a wink from Lou that means he'll make it up to him with a scouting or coaching position somewhere.

I also think that is the case.

I think I remember Moose once mentioning that NJ would be his final stop. Or am I wrong?

I hope he gets a job somewhere else, and I believe he can. Though I kinda get the vibe that he will choose to retire.

I don't think he wants to move to yet another state(or even country) anymore. NJ, I believe, was his final destination.

I think he's going to end up working in the Devils organization in some capacity.

 

[NC107*]

Moose is a fine gentlemen, a real class act and there aren't many like him in the NHL.

In my opinion Lou owes him.

 

[VaxjoDevil]

I'm just a bit curious when he actually saw Urbom play. It's not like he was watching crappy streams from Albany games. Something doesn't compute there.

 

[Sgt Brylin]

This sums it up nicely. Spot on, sir.

 

[manilaNJ]

Moooose

I don't want his career to end in the way that it did (and the game that it did... blech)... but I would really love to see him back in the organization.
I've never seen the players and coaches fall all over themselves to express their adoration over a guy like they do for Moose.

 

[Colin226]

I'm just a bit curious when he actually saw Urbom play. It's not like he was watching crappy streams from Albany games. Something doesn't compute there.

Probably from being around him as Moose was the sheppard of the young Swedish flock

 

[DiscoBall]

hopefully our head NA goaltending scout.