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Peter Forsberg signs with Avalanche
2008-02-26 03:42:00 Peter Forsberg is making a return to the NHL.According to the Colorado Avalanche website, Forsberg has signed a deal to return to play for the remainder of the season.Questions have surrounded Forsberg's ability to play at a high level. His most-recent concerns have been with his feet. (Special thanks to Paul Kukla for the heads up on this story.)
By: Hockey.com
Well I'll Be Damned: Peter Forsberg Returns!
2008-02-26 00:33:00 A man can't even go to the gym for an hour and a half without the biggest story of trade deadline dropping while he's in there. Peter Forsberg and the Avalanche pulled off one of the best trade deadline rumor dekes of all time, by agreeing to a pro-rated, one-year deal for $5 million. Foppa will return with just six weeks (19 games) left in the season. There is no word yet on when exactly Forsberg will take the ice in an Avalanche uniform. TSN's article is here. Adrian Dater says: But one Avalanche official said today that serious talks with Forsberg didn't start until this morning. The Avs jumped in with the contract offer after being informed Forsberg felt good enough to give a comeback a try, and the deal was signed not long after. That's how fast things happened. UPDATE: Scott Burnside of ESPN has chimed in with his own two cents on the Forsberg signing, and somehow manages to work in this little nugget of insanity (emphasis mine): Coach Joel Quennevil...
By: Mile High Hockey
Forsberg Signs!
2008-02-25 23:07:00 The TSN staff is reporting that the Colorado Avalanche have signed Peter Forsberg to a one year deal.
By: Rumor Me This
Peter Forsberg? Not this season.
2008-02-19 14:17:00 The free agent Peter Forsberg will not sign a contract with any NHL team for the remainder of the 07-08 season.The star player has decided to stay home and not risk a return on the ice because of the condition of his injuried foot. Many teams were ready to negociate with the free agent for the last stretch of the season.The NHL teams looking for reinforcement for the rest of the season will have to look elsewhere.Who has the more money to spend before the end of the season? This is the list of teams with the more room under the salary cap for the 07-08 season:1-Nashville Predators: $16 273 6932-Phoenix Coyotes: $14 583 0383-Washington Capitals: $14 313 0954-Pittsburgh Penguins: $11 774 2125-Columbus Blue Jackets: $10 593 5376-San Jose Sharks: $10 175 6937-New York Islanders: $7 249 0888-Chicago Blackhawks: $7 206 2859-Los Angeles Kings: $6 699 00410-Tampa Bay Lightning: $6 616 029(Picture: Peter Forsberg.)
By: Overtime!
No winners in Forsberg sweepstakes
2008-02-19 00:30:00 The agent for unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg, Don Baizley, said in a statement Monday that his client will make a return to the NHL this season, reports TSN's Bob McKenzie.
By: Rumor Me This
Sundin, Senators, Blake, Devils, and Forsberg
2008-02-16 15:50:00 Is Mats Sundin attracting attention? Will the Senators make more moves? Is Rob Blake willing to leave the Kings? Are the Devils shopping for a top-six forward? Does Peter Forsberg want to play with the Wild?
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Forsberg decision nearing
2008-02-15 23:30:00 Wayne Fish of the Philly Burbs suggests that Forsberg could make a decision on his playing future in the NHL as early as this weekend.
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Wild for Forsberg
2008-02-15 23:05:00 Michael Russo of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports on continuing rumors that the Minnesota Wild are trying to sign unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg.
By: Rumor Me This
Has Sundin secretly accepted to be traded?
2008-02-10 17:05:00 Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe reports that Toronto Maple Leafs pending unrestricted free agent forward Mats Sundin has agreed to let the club trade him.
By: Rumor Me This
Philly to take another flyer on Forsberg?
2008-02-09 17:06:00 Tim Panaccio of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports that if unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg decides to return to the NHL he will sign with the Philadelphia Flyers.
By: Rumor Me This
NHL Trade Deadline and Peter Forsberg Odds
2008-02-09 02:58:00 For hockey fans around the world the NHL Trade Deadline can be one of the most exciting days of the year. Now, thanks to online sportsbook betED.com, hockey fans can bet on which players get traded ? and to which teams.
By: Rumor Me This
Forsberg Makes Cuts
2008-02-07 01:25:00 Sportsnet's Hockey Central panel reported this afternoon that Peter Forsberg has crossed Nashville, Detroit, and Dallas off his list of desirable N.H.L. cities. A story on TSN.ca goes on to suggest that the Flames, Penguins, and Sharks have all received the Foppa chop, as well.
By: Rumor Me This
Flyers scouting dmen?
2008-02-02 23:29:00 Chuck Gormley of the Courier Post Online reports that Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren is on a scouting trip believed to be exploring trade possibilities in case the club can't sign unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg.
By: Rumor Me This
Flyers scouting dmen?
2008-02-02 23:29:00 Chuck Gormley of the Courier Post Online reports that Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren is on a scouting trip believed to be exploring trade possibilities in case the club can't sign unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg.
By: Rumor Me This
Forsberg to decide on NHL return within a week
2008-02-02 00:04:00 Darren Dreger of TSN reports that unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg will decide his playing future by end of next week.
By: Rumor Me This
Forsberg to decide on NHL return within a week
2008-02-02 00:04:00 Darren Dreger of TSN reports that unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg will decide his playing future by end of next week.
By: Rumor Me This
Forsberg hopes to make NHL return
2008-02-01 16:30:00 Multiple reports indicate that unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg has told Swedish media he would like to return to the NHL if his surgically repaired ankle is stable enough.
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Forsberg?s agent negotiating with NHL teams
2008-01-31 01:02:00 Bob McKenzie of TSN reports that unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg has advised his agent to commence contract negotiations with NHL clubs that have interest in him.
By: Rumor Me This
Eastern Conference: which players could be on the move?
2008-01-29 23:42:00 ESPN.com's Scott Burnside takes a look at 13 pending free agents from the Eastern Conference that could change teams before the February 26 trade deadline.
By: Rumor Me This
Malik, Campbell, Lightning, Blackhawks, Preissing, Forsberg, Panthers, and
2008-01-28 23:16:00 Is Marek Malik still a Ranger? Are the Sabres re-starting negotiations with Brian Campbell? Do the Lightning plan on making any drastic changes? Are the Blackhawks close to making a deal? Which Kings defenseman are the Hurricanes eyeing? Is Peter Forsberg closing in on a return to the NHL? Which players are the Panthers shopping? Would the Red Wings take back Darren McCarty?
By: Rumor Me This
Canucks, Flyers among Forsberg?s possible destinations
2008-01-24 01:01:00 Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren tells Ray Parrillo of the Philadelphia Inquirer that the club would love to bring back unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg.
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Brunstrom, Sundin, Forsberg, Blackhawks, and Jokinen
2008-01-20 04:57:00 Who's chasing Fabian Brunstrom? Would Mats Sundin go to Vancouver? Will Peter Forsberg become a Flyer again? What are the Blackhawks up to? Has Olli Jokinen asked for a trade?
By: Rumor Me This
Forsberg has options, but will he return to NHL?
2008-01-14 23:37:00 Unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg told Swedish media Monday that the Philadelphia Flyers are among a number of teams he is considering playing for should he return to the NHL this season, Chuck Gormley reports of The Sporting News.
By: Rumor Me This
Forsberg to Flyers, Part 2?
2008-01-04 01:59:00 TSN's Darren Dreger, unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg's top destination is the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Forsberg, Numminen, and the Hurricanes
2008-01-04 00:33:00 Is Peter Forsberg any closer to returning to the NHL? When does Teppo Numminen expect to be back with the Sabres? Why did the Hurricanes place John Grahame on waivers?
By: Rumor Me This
St. Louis for Turco, Forsberg, Marleau, and Hossa
2007-12-09 19:32:00 Does the Martin St. Louis for Marty Turco trade rumor make any sense? Will Peter Forsberg play in the NHL ever again? Which Sharks forward are the Maple Leafs after? Are the Thrashers and Marian Hossa close to a deal?
By: Rumor Me This
Forsberg, Ovechkin, Panthers, Selanne
2007-11-21 22:58:00 Is Peter Forsberg done? Does Alexander Ovechkin want a better deal than Sidney Crosby? Are the Panthers looking for help? Has Teemu Selanne officially retired?
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Blackhawks looking to improve roster, add Forsberg?
2007-11-21 15:00:00 Tim Sassone of the Chicago Daily Herald that Chicago Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon is very interested in bolstering his roster for a playoff push by adding a veteran defenseman and a forward.
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Peter Forsberg retirement all that is left
2007-11-06 05:31:00 That's it, Peter Forsberg. Take your curtain call. It's all over.According to the Denver Post, Forsberg has been hampered by a lingering ankle injury and will not suit up for the Swedish national team after all. He planned to play for Sweden at a tournament this weekend."I have never been this close to quitting," Forsberg is quoted as saying on Swedish television.That's not a bad thing.Sign your retirement papers, Peter. Today.This on-again, off-again drama seems to have reached its peak. Forsberg is done.A couple of weeks back, I wrote how Eugene Melnyk should be looking to woo Forsberg to Ottawa in one final push for a Stanley Cup.Scrap those plans, Eugene. Sink your money into something closer to a sure thing.Forsberg is not the answer. Not anymore.It would be like investing thousands in your old jalopy in the hope gals will give you one more wink as you cruise by. There is nothing left with Forsberg but nostalgia.Sure, the paint job is fine but the engine is hi...
By: Hockey.com
Modano, Forsberg, and Holik
2007-11-02 03:45:00 Does Mike Modano want out of Dallas? Are the Flyers talking contract with Peter Forsberg? Is Bobby Holik dragging down the Thrashers?
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Canucks GM shares thoughts on potential trades, signings
2007-10-31 17:32:00 In a Q&A with Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province, Vancouver Canucks GM Dave Nonis talks about his thought process as it relates to making trades, moving young players for established veterans, and signing Peter Forsberg.
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Senators GM to scout Forsberg at Finnish tourney
2007-10-31 17:13:00 Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray tells Bruce Garrioch of the Toronto Sun that it's a good bet he will be heading to Finland next month to watch unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg play in the Karjala Cup.
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Redden, Forsberg, Avalanche, and the Flyers
2007-10-30 16:00:00 Is Wade Redden on the outs in Ottawa? Are the Red Wings interested in Peter Forsberg? Do the Avalanche intend to make a play for a former player? Are the Flyers considering bringing back a former captain?
By: Rumor Me This
Can Senators afford Forsberg?
2007-10-26 00:09:00 Hugh Adami of The Ottawa Citizen wonders if the Ottawa Senators would be able to afford to ink unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg.
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Top-six forward still a target for Senators
2007-10-24 21:00:00 Ken Warren of The Ottawa Citizen and Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun both report that the Ottawa Senators are still very much interested in acquiring a top-six forwards.
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Forsberg narrows choices to Avalanche, Senators
2007-10-23 20:32:00 The Ottawa Sun's Bruce Garrioch reports that unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg has placed the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators at the top of his short list of teams he'd like to play for.
By: Rumor Me This
Forsberg to make NHL return by mid-November?
2007-10-21 20:40:00 Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports that unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg has set November 15 as a target date for his return to the NHL.
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Flyers would bring back Forsberg
2007-10-20 18:16:00 Philadelphia Flyers chairman Ed Snider tells Chuck Gormley of the Courier Post Online that he would gladly give the go-ahead to management to re-sign unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg.
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Forsberg, Konowalchuk, Niittymaki, and RFAs
2007-10-11 20:50:00 What are the chances Peter Forsberg will return to the Avalanche? Is Steve Konowalchuk coming back to the Avalanche? Does Antero Niittymaki want out of Philadelphia? Which teams might lose their RFAs to offer sheets next summer?
By: Rumor Me This
Teams still pursuing Forsberg
2007-10-07 20:11:00 While unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg is still to decide when, if, and where, he will return to the NHL, a number of teams remain interested in his services.
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Forsberg, Redden, Selanne, and the Ducks
2007-09-12 01:31:00 Are any Canadian teams interested in Peter Forsberg? Will this be Wade Redden's last season in Ottawa? Is Teemu Selanne any closer to making a decision on his NHL career? What would happen if Teemu Selanne and/or Scott Niedermayer decide to keep playing?
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Rasmussen done as a Devil?
2007-09-12 00:30:00 New Jersey Devils GM Lou Lamoriello tells Rich Chere of The Star Ledger that unrestricted free agent forward Erik Rasmussen was not offered a contract by the club.
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Forsberg, Markov not in Penguins? budget
2007-09-08 00:47:00 While Internet rumors suggest that the Pittsburgh Penguins are interested in forward Peter Forsberg and defenseman Danny Markov, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dave Molinari reports that neither are expected to sign with the club.
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Forsberg unlikely to be a Flyer, may go to Ducks, Avalanche?
2007-09-07 02:27:00 Adrian Dater of The Denver Post suggests that unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg is more likely to sign with the Anaheim Ducks or Colorado Avalanche rather than the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Forsberg, defenseman on Senators wish list
2007-09-07 01:53:00 During a conference call with the media, Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray admitted that he is very much interested in pursuing unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg, reports Allen Panzeri of The Ottawa Citizen.
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Johnson and the Oilers, Lecavalier, Denis, and Forsberg
2007-09-02 22:37:00 Do the Oilers have any interest in UFA Mike Johnson? Are the Lightning planning on signing Vincent Lecavalier before he reaches free agency? Could Marc Denis find his way out of Tampa Bay? Who's leading the way in the Peter Forsberg sweepstakes?
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Maple Leafs will pursue Forsberg under right circumstances
2007-08-30 16:52:00 Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Ferguson Jr. tells George Gross of the Toronto Sun that while he is not actively pursuing unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg, that may change.
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Salmelainen, Carter, Tjarnqvist, Roenick, and Forsberg
2007-08-29 18:11:00 Which team is interested in Tony Salmelainen? Is Anson Carter on his way to the Oilers? Has Daniel Tjarnqvist signed with AK Bars yet? Is Jeremy Roenick still headed for retirement? The latest on Peter Forsberg.
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Forsberg wants to play in the NHL this season, but unsure when
2007-08-28 19:02:00 The Edmonton Sun is reporting that unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg would like to return to the NHL this season.
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Who will sign Peter Forsberg?
2007-08-15 13:42:00 The talk around the NHL those last few days is around Peter Forsberg as different teams continues to improove their lineups thru free agency.This week in particular, some of the focus seems to be around Nashville Predators' center player, Peter Forsberg. The Ottawa Senators' General Manager has officially confirmed yesterday being interested in the swedish star forward.The Ottawa Senators' General Manager, Bryan Murray, admitted to the press that he had a conversation with Forsberg's agent a few days ago and was in line to get Peter Forsberg under contract for the upcoming season.Along with the Ottawa Senators, the Philadelphia Flyers, the Detroit Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche are also interested in signing Forsberg for next season. Peter Forsberg played an exhibition game earlier this month after undergoing an ankle surgery last month. He said that he didn't feel any kind of pain and felt good while skating during the exhibition game he played.Forsberg is a Philadelphi...
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