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| Height: 6-0 Weight: 205 Shoots: L Born: July 20, 1973, Ornskoldsvik, Sweden |
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| August 29, 2008 Peter Forsberg has been doing some skating lately but will not come back unless his ailing foot is right, according to Sporting News Today. |
| August 27, 2008 Peter Forsberg is currently skating in Sweden, but says he is still not 100% healthy, according to TSN.ca. |
| August 26, 2008 Peter Forsberg's agent, Don Baizley, reports his agent has not ruled out a return to the NHL, according to the Denver Post. "Peter would like to play if his foot problems are solved, and he's checking away at that," Baizley told The Post. |
| August 6, 2008 It was just an exhibition game in Sweden, but free-agent winger Peter Forsberg scored a hat trick Tuesday, raising the hopes that the injury-prone center's career isn't finished. According to the Denver Post, the Colorado Avalanche are very interested in learning the answer to that question and hope to get him signed to return in 2008. "He moved around without any problem, and he looked pretty fresh," Swedish national coach Bengt-Ake Gustafsson told the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. |
| July 14, 2008 Peter Forsberg will need to go through several months of rehab before he makes a decision regarding his playing future, according to the Rocky Mountain News. Forsberg has a muscle problem in his right foot that has been the root of his health troubles in recent seasons. |
| June 26, 2008 Peter Forsberg's return to the Avalanche next season is questionable, according to the Denver Post. His agent stated that unless he can get his foot issue resolved, he won't be playing. |
| May 9, 2008 Joel Quenneville has been fired by the Avalanche, according to the AP. GM Francois Giguere said, "After meeting with Joel, we mutually agreed that the best decision for both parties involved is to go separate ways. On behalf of the organization, I want to thank Joel for his years of service and wish him the best in his coaching career." |
| May 1, 2008 Peter Forsberg will miss tonight's Game 4 against Detroit due to his groin ailment, according to the Denver Post. At a Pepsi Center skatearound this morning, coach Joe Quenneville stated that Forsberg's groin issues have not cleared enough for him to take the ice. |
| May 1, 2008 Peter Forsberg did not practice on Wednesday, and is questionable for tonight's Game 4 against Detroit, according to the Denver Post. He is still bothered by his groin ailment. |
| April 29, 2008 Peter Forsberg is probable for tonight's Game 3 against Detroit, according to TSN.ca. This will be his first action since April 19. |
| April 25, 2008 Peter Forsberg is questionable for Game 2 against Detroit, according to the Rocky Mountain News. Forsberg missed Game 1 with a groin injury, and didn't practice on Friday. |
| April 24, 2008 Peter Forsberg was a surprise scratch for Game 1 of the Av;s second round series with the Red Wings due to his injured groin, according to the AP. |
| April 23, 2008 Peter Forsberg, for one, is very glad that the Avalanche have had some time off to rest their weary bodies as they head into the second round against the Red Wings, this according to NHL.com. "Rest is a weapon. Rest is great," Forsberg said. "I never mind rest." |
| April 18, 2008 Peter Forsberg was reunited with his former linemates, Milan Hejduk and Paul Stastny for Game 5, and they looked great including a play on which Forsberg assisted on the game-winning goal by Stastny, this according to the Denver Post. |
| April 17, 2008 Peter Forsberg has handled the pounding of the playoffs quite well, and thanks to the 5-1 victory of the Av's in Game 4, he was able to rest most of the third period, this according to the Denver Post. |
| April 17, 2008 Peter Forsberg is reportedly in good shape following back-to-back games, according to the Denver Post. Forsberg commented, "Hopefully, a day of rest will be good for me and everybody else. We've had some tough games lately, so it's good to have a little more rest." Forsberg played on a line with Joe Sakic and Andrew Brunette, and will do the same tonight. |
| April 14, 2008 Peter Forsberg skipped practice on Sunday to rest his body, but he is still expected to participate in Game 3 against the Wild on Monday, this according to the Denver Post. "I haven't seen anyone not practice so much and still play at a high level like he is," Milan Hejduk said. "In the past, it was the same thing. He was unbelievable." |
| April 12, 2008 Peter Forsberg scored a goal and added an assist in Colorado's Game 2 loss in OT to the Wild. Here we go again. Forberg often dominated the puck when he was on the ice as he continues to demonstrate why he is considered by some to be one of the toughest players to knock off the puck that has ever pulled on a pair of skates. |
| April 10, 2008 Peter Forsberg didn't score a point in Colorado's first playoff game this season, but the good news is that he was able to skate 21:29 in the game which seems to signal that he is pretty much healthy for the Avalanche. Forsberg is a point-per-game scorer in the playoffs in his career, so look for him to put up his fair share of points against the Wild. |
| April 9, 2008 Peter Forsberg continues to battle injuries but that doesn't mean he has lost his passion for the game. In fact, he is saying that he would like to play beyond this season, this according to the Denver Post. "When I signed here, I said I wanted to play beyond this year. But we'll see what happens in the offseason." How about this Peter, why don't you worry about actually playing this season before we start worrying about next year? Forsberg suited up for just nine of the 18 games that he was available for this year, but he still produced 14 points in those nine games. He has been one of the greatest playoff performers in league history, so keep that in mind in playoff pools. |
| April 7, 2008 Peter Forsberg scored 14 points in nine games this season, but it is unknown just how much he will be able to play in the playoffs, this according to the Denver Post. "I don't know how it's going to be. It all depends on how I feel...I'm just hoping the body's going to hold up." Just how will Forsberg's body handle the pounding of the playoffs? As long as he is out there he will produce, but there is just no way to know how long he will be out there. |
| April 1, 2008 Peter Forsberg returned from a minor groin injury and put his best on the ice for the Colorado Avalanche, netting one goal and an assists in the Avsâ 4-2 win over Vancouver. Forsbergâs goals was his first since returning from retirement and his 10th assist thus far. |
| April 1, 2008 Peter Forsberg will be laced up and ready to skate for the Colorado Avalanche this evening as they face the Vancouver Canucks, according to the Rocky Mountain News. Forsberg has been rumored as heading towards a prolong stay on the bench due to a lingering groin injury, but the team reports he skated well in practice today and should be all good to go. With the Avs fighting to stay in the playoff picture, it's important to have this offensive force on the floor, making this news as good as hoped. |
| March 30, 2008 Peter Forsberg just can't stay healthy. The center sat out the overtime period during Friday's game and didn't dress for Saturday's practice, this according to the Denver Post. Peter Forsberg just can't stay healthy. The center sat out the overtime period during Friday's game and didn't dress for Saturday's practice, this according to the Denver Post. Whether the team is being careful with their veteran's foot and groin issues, or Forsberg is a dead man has yet to be determined. That said, Forsberg is expected to play on Sunday against the Wild. |
| March 27, 2008 Colorado Avalanche forward Peter Forsberg recorded three assists on Wednesday night against the Vancouver Canucks. Forsberg worked on the Tyler Arnason and David Jones line and then later in the game replaced Ryan Smyth on the Paul Stastny-Milan Hejduk line. The veteran had an huge impact as the new line was responsible for nine points. |
| March 26, 2008 Peter Forsberg will suit up for a second straight game on Wednesday night, the Denver Post reports. Foppa owns three points through five games. |
| March 24, 2008 Peter Forsberg returned to action on Monday night and picked up an assist in 14:59 seconds of ice-time. Foppa now has three points in five games on the year, but as you all know by now, the production isn't the concern it is his ability to remain on the ice that dampens his value. |
| March 24, 2008 Peter Forsberg took to the ice with this teammates on Sunday and hopes to be able to play Monday night, this according to the Rocky Mountain News. Forsberg, who signed a free-agent contract with the Avalanche on Feb. 25, has played in only four games, mostly because of what the team is calling a groin injury. |
| March 21, 2008 Peter Forsberg sat out Thursday's game with a groin injury, according to the Denver Post. He had just returned to the lineup Monday after missing four games with the ailment. It's not clear if he'll be able to suit up tomorrow. We'll keep you posted. |
| March 17, 2008 Peter Forsberg returned to the ice on Monday night, according to NHL.com. He missed the previous four games with a groin injury. |
| March 17, 2008 Peter Forsberg has been cleared to return to action on Monday, according to the Denver Post. He's missed the past week due to a strained groin. |
| March 13, 2008 Peter Forsberg will not return to the lineup on Thursday, according to TSN.ca. He is battling a groin injury and only recorded two points over three games this season. |
| March 12, 2008 Peter Forsberg missed his second straight game due to a groin injury on Tuesday night. Forsberg was able to skate with teammates before their 5-2 win over the Thrashers, but was inactive for the game. |
| March 11, 2008 Peter Forsberg 's status for Tuesday's game is unclear, according to the Denver Post. He is expected to test himself in the team's morning skate. |
| March 9, 2008 Peter Forsberg has suffered another setback in his injury plagued season as he missed Sunday night's game with a groin injury, according to the Rocky Mountain News. |
| March 8, 2008 Peter Forsberg has recorded his first two points since returning to Colorado, completing two assists (including the game winner) in the Avs' 3-1 win over Dallas today. Colorado is now 6-0 since bringing Peter the Great back to Denver. |
| March 4, 2008 Peter Forsberg will make his first appearance of the season tonight, according to TSN.ca. The center signed on with the Avs last month and has been working his way back from a foot injury and into shape. "To be honest, it was killing me for the first couple of days (since joining Colorado last week), but today it felt better," Forsberg said. "I'm getting back to normal.. now it's just getting back in game shape." Forsberg is an immediate add in all leagues despite the fact that he'll probably be rusty. |
| March 3, 2008 Peter Forsberg practiced fully on Monday for the first time since signing. He was on a line with Joe Sakic and Milan Hejduk, the Denver Post notes. Sakic and Forsberg probably don't need any more practices to get their timing down together. The Avs have not announced when Forsberg would get into a game. |
| March 1, 2008 Peter Forsberg skated this morning but is doubtful for tonight's game against the Kings, according to the Denver Post. Coach Joel Quenneville called Forsberg "very doubtful" for Saturday. Conversely, GM Francois Giguere said the decision would be Forsberg's. |
| February 29, 2008 Peter Forsberg arrived in Denver Friday, but coach Joel Quenneville said the center is very doubtful for Saturday's game, according to the AP. Forsberg is still battling a nagging foot injury that has plagued him in the last few years. Its more Peters call because he knows his body, Quenneville said. Ill visit with him in the morning and see how he feels. Quenneville said he doesn't feel he needs to rush Forsberg into the lineup. He can't wait too long, as the Avalanche are tied with Nashville for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. |
| February 29, 2008 Peter Forsberg has taken care of his immigration issues and is expected to arrive in Denver on Friday, according to the Rocky Mountain News. It's possible that he could make his season debut with the Avs as soon as Saturday. |
| February 28, 2008 The Denver Post reports, that Peter Forsberg might not play center this season, and could play left wing instead. The Avs have a top-two center tandem of Joe Sakic and Paul Stastny, and neither feels comfortable on the wing. When Forsberg will debut has yet to be decided by the Avalanche coaching staff. |
| February 27, 2008 Peter Forsberg skated with his new teammates for the first time on Wednesday, according to a report on the AP. He skated for about an hour, but as reported earlier, he doesn't figure to play tonight. Forsberg will likely be in and out of the lineup because of injury, but he should be a consistent point producer when in the lineup despite his inconsistent play. |
| February 27, 2008 Peter Forsberg could join the Avalanche in Vancouver Wednesday, but he won't play, according to the Denver Post. The veteran is still trying to get his feet under him after deciding to sign with the Avs on Monday. You have to think we'll probably see Forsberg this weekend. |
| February 25, 2008 The Peter Forsberg sweepstakes are reportedly over, and a winner was announced on Monday, according to TSN.ca. Forsberg signed with the Colorado Avalanche, a one-year deal with the terms yet to be announced. "We're proud to announce to our fans that Peter Forsberg has decided to come back and play with our franchise where he's enjoyed so much success early in his career," said Avalanche Executive Vice President and General Manager Francois Giguere in a statement. "His addition should complement our roster and will bring our team to an even higher competitive level." Forsberg has been recovering from foot and ankle injuries and was uncertain if he would find the right situation. |
| February 20, 2008 Peter Forsberg hasn't completely ended his hopes of playing in the NHL this season, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. "The [right] foot doesn't feel 100 percent," Forsberg told reporters in Sweden Tuesday. "But there's still a week left." A final decision will be made within the next week, but doesn't appear likely that his ailing foot will allow him to play this season. |
| February 18, 2008 Peter Forsberg, according to TSN.ca, is not coming back to the NHL this season. Or at least it's highly unlikely. "The prospect of Peter having enough confidence in the foot-skate issue to commit to being able to play in the NHL this season isn't where it needs to be at this moment," Forsberg's agent told TSN. "As a result, teams are being told it is unlikely he will be able to commit to return to the NHL this season." The message has been sent. Don't expect to see the center playing in the NHL, at least not this season. |
| February 15, 2008 According to Philly.com, Peter Forsberg's agent, Don Baizley, was in Vancouver, where the Canucks were skating against the Minnesota Wild. Craig Leipold, the former Nashville owner, bought the Wild last month, and Forsberg likes Leipold, likes the thought of playing in Minnesota, and is -- according to sources with the paper -- likely to sign with some team before Monday. |
| February 13, 2008 Peter Forsberg is ready to announce a decision on whether he will return to the NHL, though it's not clear when exactly he'll make a statement. The Flyers over the weekend weren't optimistic that the center would return to the NHL this year, but if he does, Philadelphia appears to be the first choice, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. |
| February 10, 2008 Peter Forsberg is still undecided about his return to the NHL, but it appears that any decision on the matter is still about a week away. The Flyers appear to be in the lead for his services according to this report, but Forsberg wants to make sure that his injured foot can withstand the pounding of an NHL game. Ottawa Sun |
| February 6, 2008 The Red Wings made a pitch to sign free-agent center Peter Forsberg, but he let them know he is not interested in playing for Detroit, according to MLive.com. Forsberg has been skating and working out in his native Sweden and recently gave his agent the go-ahead to begin negotiating with a select group of NHL teams, which doesn't include the Red Wings. The longtime Avalanche star apparently would feel somewhat like a traitor if he joined his former club's one-time arch-rival. |
| February 4, 2008 Flyers GM Paul Holmgren returned home from a trip to Sweden yesterday with no idea whether Peter Forsberg is going to return to the NHL this season, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. "I honestly don't have a feel for what his decision will be, and I didn't get to see him skate," Holmgren said. "From talking to him, I'm not sure he is ready in his own mind. He doesn't seem to know if he's OK. When he's ready, he'll make a decision." The Flyers are believed to have offered Forsberg, who is still suffering from an ailing right foot, a two-year contract worth about $2.6 million. A number of clubs, including Ottawa, Detroit and Dallas - which has made a heavy pitch - are believed to have offered far more money. |
| February 1, 2008 Peter Forsberg was quoted in yesterday's edition of the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet as saying he had declined an offer to play for Modo, his former Swedish club, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. That's a good sign for fantasy folk, as it means that if he decides to play this season, it should be in the NHL. Still, whether he will be able to play through his bum ankle remains to be seen. Forsberg's an unrestricted free agent, so he can sign with any team if he decides to return to the NHL. |