PETER FORSBERG NEWS
Canucks GM says Forsberg staying in Sweden
21 days ago by
Fox Sports
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An NHL general manager says Peter Forsberg is going to stay in Sweden this season.
Mike Gillis of the Vancouver Canucks was considering signing the former Colorado star, but said he learned Monday that Forsberg wanted to stay in his home country.
Forsberg, who is playing for...
NHL's next Forsberg sweepstakes ends before it begins
21 days ago by
Puck Daddy
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Just like that, the great unknown has become known: Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis told the media today that Peter Forsberg(notes) will be staying in Sweden, signing with Modo and not returning to the NHL in his comeback this season.(Emphasis, as always on "this season"...
Chatting with Peter Forsberg about his health, becoming 'a little sick' of hockey and whether it's KHL or NHL in his future
29 days ago by
Puck Daddy
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(Ed. Note: What We Learned will return next Monday, as Lambert has been felled by the pig virus.)Ever since his comeback was announced, there have been two questions about former Colorado Avalanche star Peter Forsberg(notes): Is he healthy enough to play professional hockey and, if...
Will Peter Forsberg be a Flyer?
January 26, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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The rumors have been heating up the last few weeks as to where Peter Forsberg will play this year if/when he comes back.
Forsberg comes back with Swedish national team
November 01, 2009 by
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Former NHL MVP Peter Forsberg is making a comeback with the Sweden national team for the Karjala Cup.
Sweden coach Bengt-Ake Gustafsson says Forsberg will join the team for the Euro Hockey Tour event starting Thursday.
Forsberg won two Stanley Cups with the Colorado Avalanche...
Forsberg Chronicles: Is he finally healthy? NHL Scouts head to Sweden.
November 01, 2009 by
Bucket of Pucks
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In the latest chapter in the annual Peter Forsberg ritual of speculation, Forsberg's broken foot has healed after taking a month off and he will suit up for the Swedish National team in next weekend's Karjala Cup.
Having endured numerous surgeries and failed attempts in...
Maple Leafs will pursue Forsberg under right circumstances
August 30, 2007 by
RumorMeThis
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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.
Broken record rumor: Forsberg to the Flyers
December 22, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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Stop me if you've heard this one before: Peter Forsberg is looking to return to the NHL and the Flyers might be interested in his services. For most of last January and February I wrote a number of posts discussing the possibility of Forsberg returning to the Flyers until he decided...
Forsberg Expected to Make Decision Tuesday
February 18, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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Peter Forsberg may finally be ready to make a decision about whether he will return to the NHL. According to Flyers GM Paul Holmgren, Forsberg is expected to announce whether he will return on Tuesday. Forsberg is still mulling his options as he figures out if his foot is healthy enough...
Flyers News and Forsberg Rumors
February 08, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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The Flyers have an off-day today before their big game against the Rangers, but there have been a lot of news and rumors circulating.
The Canucks and Wild are two teams that Forsberg has not crossed off his list, and they both are interested in his services.
Forsberg Not Coming Back This Season
February 18, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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No sooner than I had finished my previous post, news came out that Peter Forsberg has decided not to return to the NHL. His agent has advised all of the teams in the running for his services that Forsberg does not feel confident enough in his health to make a return. We knew all along...
Peter Forsberg is staying in Sweden this season instead of going back to NHL
Canucks GM Mike Gillis was considering signing Peter Forsberg but said he learned Monday that Forsberg wanted to stay in his home country.
Flyers Move to top of Atlantic, and more Peter Forsberg Rumors
January 30, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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The Flyers beat the L.A. Kings 3-2 in overtime, and with a little help from the Penguins defeating the Devils, Philly is now in first place. On the Peter Forsberg front, things are starting to get interesting as two very conflicting rumors have been floating around.
Russia tops Forsberg, Sweden 4-1 in Karjala Cup
HELSINKI (AP) -- Forward Sergei Zinoviev scored twice to help a speedy Russia outclass Sweden 4-1 Saturday in the second round of the four-nation Karjala Cup, ruining Peter Forsberg's 100th game for the national team.
Forsberg going to the Hawks?
November 17, 2008 by
The Hockey Herald
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via Daily Herald: Khabibulin to New Jersey. Barker to Washington in a package for Nylander. Barker to Ottawa. Sopel going somewhere. Peter Forsberg considering the Hawks as a free agent. It's obvious that Dale Tallon is talking to people about doing something. Moving Barker might...
Flyers Lose on Ron Hextall Night, and Forsberg Narrows his Options
February 06, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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The Flyers played with grit and determination, just like the man they honored tonight always played, but they still fell short of the win.
Forsberg told the Stars, Red Wings, Sharks, Penguins and Flames that he would not play for them. That leaves 25 more options for Forsberg, with...
Flyers Bounce Back and Go Visit Forsberg
February 02, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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The Flyers bounced back from a poor effort against the Rangers by shutting out the Stanley Cup Champs 3-0. Also, another day, another piece of news on Peter Forsberg. Flyers GM Paul Holmgren hopped on a plane to Sweden to go and talk to Forsberg.
Today in Philly Sports History: Flyers Sign Forsberg, 2005
It probably felt about a decade and a half overdue for Philly sports fans when Peter Forsberg signed with the Flyers as a free agent in 2005. Forsberg had been drafted by the Flyers with the #6 pick in the 1991 draft, but was traded in part of an exorbitant package of players and...
Naslund joins Forsberg on home team in Sweden
ORNSKOLDSVIK, Sweden (AP) -- Markus Naslund is coming out of retirement to play with childhood friend Peter Forsberg for hometown team Modo in the Swedish league.
Forsberg to announce decision regarding NHL future within a week
February 05, 2008 by
All Philadelphia Sports
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It's official, Forsberg has said himself that he will announce if he will return to the NHL and what team he will play for within a week.
Forsberg decision nearing
February 15, 2008 by
RumorMeThis
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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.
Blackhawks Make Offer to Forsberg
February 16, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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Hockeybuzz.com has been updating the Peter Forsberg situation on a daily basis, constantly speculating on where and when Foppa will return. The latest news today is that the Chicago Blackhawks have made an 3 year, 10 to 12 million dollar deal to Forsberg.
Forsberg not a risk worth taking
November 06, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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Adding a comebacking Peter Forsberg sounds like a good idea, but The Hockey News says teams should avoid the Swede.
Forsberg Back By Morning?
February 25, 2008 by
Broad St. Bias
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Word is Peter Forsberg will announce his plans to return this morning. Speculation is that he may be returning to the Orange and Black.
Teams still pursuing Forsberg
October 07, 2007 by
RumorMeThis
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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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