Story Summary
Mattias Tedenby has turned down a six-week contract extension from HV71 after joining the club on a short-term deal during the pre-season, sporting director Johan Hult confirms. HV71 say they cannot currently offer the 36-year-old a full-season contract because of their present forward numbers and are monitoring a handful of injuries that could change the situation. Hult says the club will continue talks and has not closed the door on a return.
Key Facts
- Mattias Tedenby played on a short-term contract with HV71 during the pre-season.
- HV71 offered Tedenby a six-week extension, which he declined, according to sporting director Johan Hult.
- Johan Hult said: “Unfortunately, Mattias turned it down. We have enormous respect for Mattias and his situation. We will continue to have a dialogue, and then we will see what happens for Mattias and for us going forward.”
- The club says it cannot currently offer the club icon a contract for the whole season.
- Hult noted the team must respect and take into account its current numbers on the forward side and that there are some injuries the club wants to assess further.
- Hult said: “Mattias is a fantastic person, both on and off the ice. Definitely no doors are closed.”
- The 36-year-old forward left HV71 in the spring after his contract expired, but rejoined the club because of injuries among HV71’s forwards.
IHM Discussion
HV71’s position, as outlined by Johan Hult, frames the situation around roster numbers and uncertainty over injured forwards. The club offered a six-week extension rather than a full-season deal while it assesses how those injuries develop. Tedenby declined the offer, but Hult stressed that dialogue will continue and that no doors are closed. HV71 therefore retain the option of revisiting the situation if their forward needs change.
Why It Matters
For HV71, the decision preserves flexibility while the club assesses injuries and its forward depth. For Tedenby, the short-term offer is off the table for now, but Hult’s comments leave open the prospect of further discussions if the club’s circumstances change.
Mini Q&A
What offer did HV71 make to Mattias Tedenby?
HV71 offered Tedenby a six-week contract extension after he had been with the club on a short-term pre-season deal.
Did Tedenby accept the offer?
No. Sporting director Johan Hult confirmed that Tedenby declined the six-week extension.
Why is HV71 not offering a full-season contract right now?
Hult said the club currently cannot offer a full-season contract because of the numbers on their forward roster and because they want to assess several existing injuries further.
Is a return to HV71 still possible for Tedenby?
Yes. Hult said there are ” definitely no doors that are closed” and that the club will continue to have a dialogue with Tedenby.
What is Tedenby’s age as stated in the source?
Tedenby is described as 36 years old.
What Comes Next
HV71 will continue its dialogue with Mattias Tedenby while assessing how its injured forwards progress. Hult has left the door open to revisiting the situation.