Yardbarker: Peter Forsberg

Naslund joins Forsberg on home team in Sweden

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:22:47 -0500

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.

Markus Naslund joins Peter Forsberg on Swedish team Modo

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:47:03 -0500

Markus Naslund is coming out of retirement to play with childhood friend Peter Forsberg for hometown team Modo in the Swedish league.

Peter Forsberg is staying in Sweden this season instead of going back to NHL

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:37:18 -0500

Canucks GM Mike Gillis was considering signing Peter Forsberg but said he learned Monday that Forsberg wanted to stay in his home country.

NHL's next Forsberg sweepstakes ends before it begins

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:02:53 -0500

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" for Foppa.)From the White Towel:"My understanding is Peter is going to stay and play in MoDo and he won't return to the NHL this year," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said. "He made it [the ...

Canucks GM says Forsberg staying in Sweden

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:45:21 -0500

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 Modo of the Swedish Elite League after 12 NHL seasons spent mostly with the Avalanche, has dealt with nagging ankle and foot problems for several years.

Chatting with Peter Forsberg about his health, becoming 'a little sick' of hockey and whether it's KHL or NHL in his future

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:53:22 -0500

(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 so, where would he play this season?Swedish National team coach Bengt Gustafsson watched Forsberg at the Karjala Cup in Finland, where the Swedes suffered a 7-0 loss to the host team. "He is in good shape. But...

Russia tops Forsberg, Sweden 4-1 in Karjala Cup

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:34:19 -0500

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 not a risk worth taking

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:07:57 -0500

Adding a comebacking Peter Forsberg sounds like a good idea, but The Hockey News says teams should avoid the Swede.

Forsberg comes back with Swedish national team

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:50:47 -0500

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 and was the league MVP in 2003. He's only played sporadically over the last two seasons because of an ailing right foot.

Forsberg Chronicles: Is he finally healthy? NHL Scouts head to Sweden.

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:01:58 -0500

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 returning to the ice, it seems that this time Forsberg is healthy enough to attract interest from scouts all over the league, including the Philadelphia Flyers Assuming Foppa is healthy enough to make his way b...

Forsberg Expected to Make Decision Tuesday

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:36:47 -0500

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. The fact that this information is coming from the Flyers GM makes it pretty clear that Philly is the number one destination for Foppa. The Flyers recent losing streak may force them to re-evaluate and change ...

Flyers News and Forsberg Rumors

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:28:52 -0500

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.

Will Peter Forsberg be a Flyer?

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 18:40:25 -0500

The rumors have been heating up the last few weeks as to where Peter Forsberg will play this year if/when he comes back.

Maple Leafs will pursue Forsberg under right circumstances

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:05:25 -0500

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.