Forsberg determined to make an impact in the NHL again
Peter Forsberg has had injury problems but wants to come back to the NHL this season.
2008-01-23 07:45:20
Peter Forsberg is back on the ice with his hometown team Modo of the Swedish Elite League and is not just determined to return to the NHL, but also being as effective as possible.
In an interview released by the team, Forsberg commented on his intentions.
“I want to come back, seriously come back, and I don’t want the injuries to determine when I retire. But if it isn’t going to work this time, I’ll have to live with it, but as I said, so far, everything feels good.”
Forsberg has been dogged by foot and ankle injuries since finishing last season in Nashville, and many have questioned what kind of an impact he could have if he was able to return to the NHL.
“Look at (Mats) Sundin, he’s 36 and playing the hockey of his life. I’m not going to make a comeback and be useless.”
The team doctor also commented on Forsberg’s progress, noting that his ankle is holding so “nothing’s stopping him from taking it up a notch.”
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“I have to stay positive, it wouldn’t work otherwise,” Forsberg said. “So far things are looking good. I’m in touch with my doctor all the time, and I follow the schedule we have set up.”
The LG Games, a Swedish national team tournament, begins on Feb. 7. While this was expected to be the start of his comeback, Forsberg doesn’t deem it necessary.
“LG Hockey Games comes a little too early, as it looks like now, but we’ll see. It’s not crucial for me to be there if I want to make a comeback.”
An unrestricted free agent, Forsberg has the option to sign with any team up until Feb. 26.
Forsberg has 871 points in 697 career NHL games with Quebec, Colorado, Philadelphia and Nashville. He was originally selected sixth overall in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the Flyers.
He has won two Stanley Cups, both with the Avalanche, and has earned a Hart and Art Ross Trophy as well.
David Smith (Posted 2008-02-03 15:08:09)
Does he "owe" anything to anyone, I think not. let's not forget business is business, for both teams and players.
Would lots of teams welcome him into the locker room, absolutely. Nashville would. Even with his bad foot, Nashville got a chance to see him in action every night. But his most lasting legacy may be the mentoring he gave to our younger Predators. Nashville isn't considered a top candidate for his return, but he would be warmly welcomed back.
Lou Kessler (Posted 2008-01-29 11:51:05)
Holmgren stated you can always use an extra gun at the OK Coral but I recall when Lindros came back during the playoffs he got gunned down and the team never recovered losing to the devs after doing well much of the season without him.
Mary C (Posted 2008-01-29 10:24:49)
I think he's a creep, and I don't understand how the fans in Colorado can possibly be ok with him taking the year off and only showing up for the playoffs. If I remember correctly, this was the year after 9-11, and he was scared to fly, that's why he took the year off.
Barbara Burt (Posted 2008-01-29 09:37:25)
Come home, Foppa. We miss you in Denver. Pepsi Center isn't nicknamed St. Peter's Basilica for nothing, ya know.
C F (Posted 2008-01-29 09:15:46)
He will go to Detroit because he is all about winning another cup and having to do the least amount of work to get it. He did that with the AVS when he took the year off and came back just for the playoffs.
Justin Popowicz (Posted 2008-01-26 11:56:21)
He should come back to Philly so we can have all the players we got for him in the trade and the other 2 players we got for him with the draft pick Nashville gave us. Plus we need help beating New Jersey if we can do anything this year,
Dorian Gray (Posted 2008-01-25 21:27:59)
I think if he owes anything to anyone it would be the Avs for letting him take a year off on an "injury sabbatical." As Adrian Dater chronicles in his book "Blood Feud" about the Avs - Wings rivalry, the Avs were more than generous in giving him time off, especially when trying to avoid ex-girlfriends.
John Kahuila (Posted 2008-01-25 10:05:39)
HE OWES PHILLY AND NASHVILLE. HE SUCKED WHEN HE WAS HERE AND NASHVILLE TRADED THE HOUSE TO GET HIM.
Mitchell (Posted 2008-01-24 19:51:18)
ya i guess. to much pressure from supportive fans i guess
jeff Rob (Posted 2008-01-24 19:36:00)
he most likely would never play nhl hockey in canada so forget it Mitchell
Ben (Posted 2008-01-24 17:34:13)
He should go to the sabres, that team needs a good and excpearianced leader.
Mitchell (Posted 2008-01-24 17:28:18)
He should come to Canada where people actually care about hockey
Roc city (Posted 2008-01-24 17:02:07)
Forsberg should go to the Avs they need player that has high potential and is willing to make a impact i say go to Avs. if he does these lines will be great
line 1-- symth, sakic, svatos
line 2-- hejduk, stastny, forsberg
line 3-- wolski, arnason, brunette
line 4-- guite, hlinka, laperriere
Janell Green (Posted 2008-01-24 16:40:39)
I'm with RS, he doesn't owe any team or anybody except himself. He is a winner and if he comes back to the NHL, he will only do it with a winning team that is in good shape for the playoffs. We would love to see him back at The Can in Denver!!!
stan mohegan (Posted 2008-01-24 16:40:12)
bring him to boston, maybe they will win a round or 2
Shane d (Posted 2008-01-23 09:48:01)
I hear the leafs are looking for another injury prone veteran...
RS (Posted 2008-01-23 08:44:23)
He owes no team. If, by your way of thinking, he "owed" any team anything it would be the Avs where they were paying him $11 million per season back in the '90s and who were willing to spend the money to put an all star team so he and the others could win 2 Cups. He's fulfilled his obligations to each team he played with and will probably do what everyone in the NHL would like to do.... go with a very good team that he can help win the Cup, the Cup, the Cup, the Cup...
Brian Cass (Posted 2008-01-23 08:01:11)
he owes it to Nashville to go back...they turned around Philly with all the players they dumped for his bum ankle
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