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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 3
Valeri Kamensky Deserves More Recognition for His Role in Avalanche History
When hockey fans look back on the Colorado Avalanche's first Stanley Cup championship in 1996, certain names immediately come to mind. Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, Patrick Roy.
NHL News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 1
How Great Could Peter Forsberg Have Been Without Injuries?
Peter Forsberg accomplished more in 708 NHL games than most players could dream of achieving over twice that many. Two Stanley Cup championships, a Hart Trophy, an Art Ross Trophy, and a Calder Trophy.
NHL News / Professor Press Box / September 5
The Stanley Cup Doesn't Care Who Gets Paid the Most
Here's a question I've been thinking about: How often has the NHL's highest-paid player actually been on the team that won the Stanley Cup? You might think the answer would be fairly high.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / November 19
Penguins Stars Swap Sticks With Peter Forsberg in Sweden
The Pittsburgh Penguins traveled to Stockholm, Sweden, for the 2025 NHL Global Series, facing the Nashville Predators in a two-game series that reignited memories of their first trip European.
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / November 17
Around the NHL: Sidney Crosby and Peter Forsberg swap sticks in Sweden, Adrian Kempe signs $85 million extension
Welcome back to another edition of Around the NHL. The 2025-26 season has been full of surprises so far, as we’re six weeks in and there’s been plenty of storylines to follow around the league.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / November 16
Sidney Crosby on stick exchange with Peter Forsberg: ‘Someone I really admired’
This article first appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. Back in 2008, Sidney Crosby played his first games in what was then called the Globe in Stockholm.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / August 18, 2025
What if Peter Forsberg Remained Healthy?
Despite a relatively short history compared to other franchises in the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche have had their share of legends. Near the very top of the list for the Avalanche is the Swedish-born Peter Forsberg, more affectionately known as “Foppa” and “Peter the Great.” Anyone even remotely familiar with Forsberg knows his story.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 16, 2025
NHL Legends Placed Friendly Wager on Finland vs. Sweden Rivalry
As the 4 Nations Face-Off shifts to Boston, the tournament has been wall-to-wall entertainment with multiple overtimes and new chapters being added to intense rivalries.
A look at Jaromir Jagr's illustrious career on his 53rd birthday
NHL legend Jaromir Jagr is second all-time in career points. The man embodies longevity, with 34 pro hockey seasons and counting in the NHL and overseas. We’ll break down the best moments from one of hockey’s finest.
Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?
Which players have the most career postseason points? These are the top 25, all of whom have scored 160 playoff points or more.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 28, 2020
June 29 in sports history: A great day for no-hitters
Dave Stewart and Fernando Valenzuela combined on June 29, 1990 to make a bit of MLB history, with each throwing a hitter the same day.
Box Score 7/20: Nothing but Nolan
Want more news first thing in the day? Sign up for the Yardbarker Morning Bark newsletter here. Good morning and welcome to the YB Box Score, what we're reading while Nolan Arenado prepares to really blow our wigs a four home run game. Happy birthday today to Troy Smith, Pavel Datsyuk, Ray Allen and Peter Forsberg.
The 'Famous NHL nicknames' quiz
Many great athletes are given nicknames by their teammates or fans. Can you name these Hall of Fame NHL players based on their nicknames?
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