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Johan Hedberg Signs with the New Jersey Devils

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ATLANTA - APRIL 10: Goaltender Johan Hedberg #1 of the Atlanta Thrashers defends the goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Philips Arena on April 10, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA - APRIL 10: Goaltender Johan Hedberg #1 of the Atlanta Thrashers defends the goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Philips Arena on April 10, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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According to Jay Grossman, the New Jersey Devils have agreed to a 1 year $1.5 million contract with goaltender Johan Hedberg. Laura Astorian from SBNation Atlanta gave me this quick scouting report on Hedberg via Twitter:

@NonAmericanHero love him. Works his [rear end] off, great locker room guy. Never heard of a work ethic like his ever. You're lucky to get him.

Johan Hedberg

#1 / Goalie / Atlanta Thrashers

6-0

190

May 05, 1973

For those who wanted Martin Brodeur to play less, the signing of Hedberg means that the Devils have a guy who's reliable. With 20 back-to-backs, having Hedberg would definitely be a bonus, as he could play lesser opposition, and save Brodeur for the more important games.

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