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Dgill · 02-25-2008, 05:37 PM

Going to a hockey game, no time to post a link, just got the text, but, PETER FORSBERG IS BACK. PETER FORSBERG IS BACK. PETER FORSBERG IS BACK!!!

Along with Sakic, Stastny, and Smyth! What a glorious time this is to be an Avs fan other then the losing.

**wingsnut19** · 02-25-2008, 05:40 PM

He isn't healthy. Should have just taken the year off.

**hockeyboy14** · 02-25-2008, 05:40 PM

what a homo

Forsberg returns to NHL with Avalanche
Peter Forsberg

TSN.ca Staff

2/25/2008 4:37:35 PM

The Colorado Avalanche have won the 'Peter Forsberg sweepstakes', signing the centre to a one-year deal to return to the team for the rest of the season.

Forsberg spent most of the 2007-08 season recovering from his foot and ankle injuries and said last week it was 'uncertain' that he would return to the NHL.

The five-time All-Star played in 57 games in 2006-07 with the Philadelphia Flyers and the Nashville Predators last season, posting 13 goals and 55 points. He was dealt to the Predators at the trade deadline for Scottie Upshall, Ryan Parent and first and third-round draft picks in 2007.

Prior to the trade, Forsberg was limited to 40 games with the Flyers because of a lingering foot injury, but still managed to register 11 goals and 40 points. He has been slowed by injuries over the last few seasons, undergoing surgery on both ankles last summer.

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Forsberg was originally drafted sixth overall by the Flyers in the 1991 Entry Draft. He was dealt to the Quebec Nordiques in 1992 as part of a blockbuster deal that saw Philadelphia acquire centre Eric Lindros.

In his first NHL season, Forsberg won the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie, scoring 50 points in 47 games.

In ten seasons with the Nordiques and Avalanche, he recorded 216 goals and 741 points. He won the Stanley Cup twice with the Avalanche (1996 and 2001) and won the Hart Trophy as the league's most valuable player in 2003 when he recorded 106 points in 75 games.

In August of 2005, Forsberg returned to the team that drafted him when he signed a two-year $11.5-million contract with the Flyers.

The six-foot, 205-pound centre has played in 697 regular-season games over his 12-year career, recording 248 goals and 871 points.

He is also a veteran of international play, having represented Sweden at four Winter Olympics (1994, 1998, 2002 and 2006) - winning gold twice. He's played in five World Championships (1992, 1993, 1998, 2003 and 2004), two World Cups (1996 and 2004), and two World Junior Championships (1992 and 1993).

**hockeyboy14** · 02-25-2008, 05:41 PM

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=230555&hubname=

They should sign and trade him. They would get max value... muahahaha

**BE-LEAF-ABLE** · 02-25-2008, 05:43 PM

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Foppa's Back
Forsberg returns to NHL with Avalanche

TSN.ca Staff

2/25/2008 4:35:34 PM

The Colorado Avalanche have won the Peter Forsberg sweepstakes, signing the centre to return to the team for the rest of the season.

Forsberg spent most of the 2007-08 season recovering from his foot and ankle injuries and said last week it was 'uncertain' that he would return to the NHL.

The five-time All-Star played in 57 games in 2006-07 with the Philadelphia Flyers and the Nashville Predators last season, posting 13 goals and 55 points. He was dealt to the Predators at the trade deadline for Scottie Upshall, Ryan Parent and first and third-round draft picks in 2007.

Prior to the trade, Forsberg was limited to 40 games with the Flyers because of a lingering foot injury, but still managed to register 11 goals and 40 points. He has been slowed by injuries over the last few seasons, undergoing surgery on both ankles last summer.

Forsberg was originally drafted sixth overall by the Flyers in the 1991 Entry Draft. He was dealt to the Quebec Nordiques in 1992 as part of a blockbuster deal that saw Philadelphia acquire centre Eric Lindros.

Didn't expect it actually. I thought he was done for the year. Hopefully (for Colorado's sake) things work out well with him and he's able to last the rest of the season.

undercover · 02-25-2008, 06:56 PM

Let's see what the Avalanche get here, because of the foot problems of Fosberg, but if he's healthy Avalanche mighty just have a shot at the division. Interesting to see also what will Avs coach do now with 3 great centers: Stastny, Forsberg and Sakic. I don't see who will be thrown to the wing.

And I'm waiting for all those people that whined about Selanne signing at the middle of the season with the Ducks complaining (and i'm just talking about Selanne who was free agent, not scott niedermayer).

halifas · 02-25-2008, 07:00 PM

Welcome back and best of luck, Peter.

Dgill · 02-25-2008, 09:50 PM

I really don't think he would have not signed if he wasn't feeling at least fit to play. Even when injured he is still better then the majority of the player in the NHL today. They wont bombshell him with ice-time, but play him more reserved and responsibly. I can actually see him playing the third line just to make sure he stays healthy and to spread the scoring depth out.

diehardav · 03-03-2008, 02:30 PM

What do you guys think of the possiblity of retirement? They only signed him through the end of the season and with the young players renegotiating their contracts in the off season I can't see the Av's being able to afford Forsberg and Foote next year. Kind of sounds like loyalty is bringing him back to his original team for one last shot at a cup and then to retire at the end of the season. For that matter I suppose Foote could be under the same opinion, but I think his contract was for a little longer than four months since the Av's had to give up draft picks through 2009.