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Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:35 am EDT

Forsberg may still return to NHL

By Mark Miller

“PeterJust before the NHLseason started, Peter Forsberg(notes) managed to get a stress fracture in his right foot while playing in Europe and his chances of returning to North America seemed totally dashed. The word was that he wouldn't be able to play in anymore games in Europe after that point unless he wanted to give up any chance of coming back to the NHL this season.

Well, Forsberg is reportedly all healed up and getting ready to play in a tournament for Sweden that won't count against his NHL eligibility, according o the Denver Post. A slew of scouts will undoubtedly be on hand to see if Forsberg still has it.

The four-team Karjala Cup runs from November 5-8 and has Finland, Russia, and the Czech Republic competing against Sweden. Forsberg is expected to decide after that if he really wants to actually play in the NHL this season or not. Some strong offers might help him make his decision, of course.

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  1. Hockeynut
    1. Posted by Hockeynut Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:43 am EDT

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    The Brett Farve of hockey. Please just hang them up. Sadly, he could of been one of the greatest all time players if he could of stayed healthy.
  2. Thomas
    2. Posted by Thomas Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:48 am EDT

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    Join Chelios with the Chicago Wolves!
  3. park
    3. Posted by park Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:54 am EDT

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    Come to Boston we can use you Peter.
  4. Bill M
    4. Posted by Bill M Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:50 am EDT

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    Dude, hang them up already!!!
  5. Brickhausen
    5. Posted by Brickhausen Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:43 am EDT

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    What's holding his feet together at this point? He needs to start thinking about being able to walk after he eventually retires.
  6. p.dillon
    6. Posted by p.dillon Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:05 am EDT

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    Ha ha, Favre of Hockey...Good One Hockeynut! I'll bet Wild owner Craig Leipold makes another run at him too.
  7. JD
    7. Posted by JD Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:35 am EDT

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    WHO CARES? This dude hasn't been relevant for at least 5 years. Get over yourself Forsberg.
  8. The Profiler
    8. Posted by The Profiler Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:55 am EDT

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    QUIT!!! to be honest forsberg should have never started he's a dirty overrated player he's not the favre of hockey at least Brett is respected fo his past accomplishments ( and is doing very well this year) peter has done nothing. washed up try never was
  9. avsrule
    9. Posted by avsrule Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:58 am EDT

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    whats wrong with a guy playing for the love of the game? he never said once he was going to retire unlike Farve who says like every year now hes retired then ends up coming back. so get your facts straight Hockeynut before you say anything that stupid
  10. avsrule
    10. Posted by avsrule Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:01 pm EDT

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    whats wrong with a guy playing for the love of the game? he never said once he was going to retire unlike Farve who says like every year now hes retired then ends up coming back. so get your facts straight Hockeynut before you say anything that stupid. and as to The Profiler, overrated? hes won the MVP of the league, a scoring Title, and 2 stanley cups and when he was healthy, he was the best player in the world. Ya thats very overrated right there. Guess the stupid people are coming out today
  11. Hockeynut
    11. Posted by Hockeynut Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:39 pm EDT

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    Hey avsryule, I know the air in Denver is thin, just like your intelligence. If you look at it, every year Forsberg says he's not coming back, then a few weeks later a story pops up stating he's thinking of coming back. Their both egomaniacs that can't stand to be out of the limelight. As for the Profiler, next time you goaltend make sure you wear a mask. It's obvious you've been hit in the head too many times with a puck
  12. boristhespider
    12. Posted by boristhespider Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:41 pm EDT

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    Will Forsberg just let this go already? What more does he have to prove? Hes been on a team that has won the Cup a couple of times, I think he is the highest scoring player for the country he is from (Sweden I think) and has come back from a serious injury....there is nothing left to prove! We get it that hes a "tough guy" and still wants to play, hell retired hickey players still want to play, however they had the good sense to hang it up when they did.
  13. Chris P
    13. Posted by Chris P Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:54 pm EDT

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    first of all. Facre is playing amazing. You just don't like him because he isn't on your team. Second forsberg is still a really good player. If he does come back he will sign a cheap contract for one year. He still has more hockey in him if he can just fix his feet
  14. Anthony
    14. Posted by Anthony Sat Oct 24, 2009 3:35 pm EDT

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    ok first off brett frave was going in between not plaing and playing peter never said hes not going to play he always wanted to play... now matts sundin was the brett frave of hockey.... peter still has it as his 4 points in three games proves it as does his Points Per Game average in his last stint with the avs even at 80 percent hes better then most players a few teams ome to mind who need him... nashville, both florida teams... but the maple leafs or islanders need him the most.. and he can guide some of the youngsters for the islanders as well
  15. avsrule
    15. Posted by avsrule Sat Oct 24, 2009 4:14 pm EDT

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    lol get your facts straight. i dont even live in Colorado lmao. man are you ever stupid
  16. SNOWTRASH LTD.
    16. Posted by SNOWTRASH LTD. Sat Oct 24, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    peter i love you i have 9 of your jerseys but really its time to hang em up retire with avs and cal it a day bud
  17. SNOWTRASH LTD.
    17. Posted by SNOWTRASH LTD. Sat Oct 24, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    peter i love you i have 9 of your jerseys but really its time to hang em up retire with avs and cal it a day bud
  18. Bruise_Brother
    18. Posted by Bruise_Brother Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:15 pm EDT

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    yeah get your facts straight, Avssux real name is: Louis Riel
    we should have known that..........douche
  19. double trouble
    19. Posted by double trouble Sun Oct 25, 2009 4:23 am EDT

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    please come back and embarrass yourself again....
    dont call him the favre of hockey..the nfl favre is undefeated....
    peter cant walk.....
  20. Gustav Gjesdahl
    20. Posted by Gustav Gjesdahl Sun Oct 25, 2009 1:20 pm EDT

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    Don't say Peter Forsberg couldn't be team MVP for the Leafs, because you'd be wrong. Why don't half of the Red Wings players hang it up? They're older and not even half as good as Forsberg, despite being in full health. The "it's getting old" argument is just so mind-boggingly stupid.
  21. JOE F
    21. Posted by JOE F Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:37 pm EDT

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    All the forsberg haters are dumb. He is still one of the best players in the league. The season after the AVE's won their last cup he missed the entire regular season that year and came back to be the leading scorer in the playoffs. He shakes off rust faster than anyone because he's just that good. He's at worst a point per game player. Thats way better than most. Why would a player who still has it quit. He never said anything about retiring, he just wants to make sure that he's healthy enough to play at his high level. He would help any team in the NHL win the cup. The greatest thing about him is that he's clutch in the playoffs. I hope he comes back!!!!
  22. Tommy M
    22. Posted by Tommy M Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:29 pm EDT

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    Yeah I'm down for Forsberg to return. Just come back to Colorado again. When he did last time he was about a point per game...pretty damn good for being out so long.
  23. Tommy M
    23. Posted by Tommy M Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:30 pm EDT

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    correction 9 games and 14 points with a plus 7...I'd take him back in a heart beat
  24. joshj
    24. Posted by joshj Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:29 am EDT

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    On 1 foot he's still better than half the first line centers around the league.
  25. Vinny
    25. Posted by Vinny Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:16 am EDT

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    Ya know what you'd have a pretty good squad if you could assemble a team of over the last 5 years of guys that either should have or did retire and came out within that period.
    1st line... (Forwards) Fleury Sundin Foresberg (D) Chelios Berard
    2nd line... (Forwards) Shannahan G. Roberts Selanne
    3rd line... (F's) C. Lemieux Linden Leclair
    Goalie... Brodeur Roy
    Eh little weak on D but what the hell...they should be good for at least 10-15 wins over the course of a season.

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