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Chatting with Peter Forsberg about his health, becoming 'a little sick' of hockey and whether it's KHL or NHL in his future
23 hours 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...
Power Rankings: Celebrating the Avs While We Still Can
by Adam GretzFiled under: NHL Power RankingsThe Colorado Avalanche, owners of the best record in hockey, take over the top spot for the week in our power rankings, but how long will their success continue? Also, the Maple Leafs continue to occupy the basement, while the Sharks make...
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.
Puck Talk: The Red-Hot Avalanche
by Bruce CiskieFiled under: Avalanche, WesternUndoubtedly, one of the best stories early in the NHL season is being written in Denver. The Colorado Avalanche have survived a stretch of 11 road games over their first 15 with a stunning 10-3-2 overall record, and they have an early lead...
Forsberg comes back with Swedish national team
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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...
Colorado still unbeaten at home
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Chris Stewart scored in the eighth round of the shootout, helping the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche remain unbeaten at home with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.
Forsberg not a risk worth taking
3 days ago 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 Chronicles: Is he finally healthy? NHL Scouts head to Sweden.
8 days ago 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...
Avalanche at Sharks Live Blog
by Susan SlusserFiled under: Avalanche, Sharks Last year's top regular-season team, the Sharks, takes on the league's current top squad, the Avalanche, tonight at 10:30 p.m. Eastern and FanHouse will be there, blogging live and fielding questions. Of the Western Conference...
Avalanche topple Hawks in eight-round shootout
Chris Stewart scored in the eighth round of the shootout, helping the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche remain unbeaten at home with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.
Parker set for Hammers return against Villa
6 days ago by
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Scott Parker is set to return for West Ham against Aston Villa in Wednesday’s Premier League match after serving a one-game ban.
The Hammers captain is expected to be back in
Avalanche 4 - Blackhawks 3; Game Highlights
2 days ago by
Colorado Avalanche Blog
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If there's one thing we should know by now about this Avalanche squad, it's that a 2-goal deficit means the game is just getting started. With five minutes left on the clock and a 2-0 deficit, a lot of fans must have been thinking "If we can get just one goal, this game...
Back from swine flu, Budaj wins season's first start
Milan Hejduk had two goals and an assist, and Peter Budaj -- recovered from swine flu -- stopped 28 shots in his first start of the season, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday.
Hejduk's three points power Avs past Coyotes
Milan Hejduk had two goals and an assist, and Peter Budaj -- recovered from swine flu -- stopped 28 shots in his first start of the season, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-1 victoruy over the Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday night.
Budaj has swine flu; Avs submerge Anderson in chicken soup
13 days ago by
Puck Daddy
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Colorado Avalanche have the best record in the Western Conference and are defying expectations with their outstanding play. Which, of course, makes them prime candidates to have a swine flu outbreak in their locker room and send the whole thing down the tubes, right Debbie Downer?Luckily...
Power Rankings: Pens Back on Top
by Adam GretzFiled under: NHL Power RankingsEven with their 5-2 loss in Los Angeles on Thursday, the Penguins re-claim the top spot in this week's power rankings, taking it over from the Colorado Avalanche. Also, a new entrant break into the top three, and for the first time this...
Oilers top Avalanche with four power-play goals
Ryan Potulny and Dustin Penner scored two of Edmonton's four power-play goals and also had assists, and the Oilers handed the Colorado Avalanche their first home loss of the season, 5-3 on Sunday night.
Peter Forsberg, Sweden fall to Russia in Karjala Cup
Sergei Zinoviev scored twice to help a speedy Russia team beat Sweden 4-1 in the second round of the four-nation Karjala Cup.
Avalanche Goalie Peter Budaj has the H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu).
13 days ago by
Bucket of Pucks
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While I still think the media's obsession with the "Swine Flu" is overblown, it has now creeped into hockey coverage, as the first major sports athlete has contracted the H1N1 Virus, and he plays in the NHL.
The Colorado Avalanche have confirmed that back up goaltender...
RANGERS LOOKING AT PETER FORSBERG?
3 days ago by
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One of the best centers in the past 20 years is available. Peter Forsberg has been skating with his hometown team of Modo. He’s currently playing in the Karjala Cup — potentially auditioning for a move to Russia or the NHL.
It’s unclear how good Forsberg could [...]
Hendricks Activated From IR
The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has activated forward Matt Hendricks from the injured reserve list. Hendricks will be available for tonight’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Pepsi Center (7:00 p....
Avs still unbeaten at home after SO over Blackhawks
Chris Stewart scored in the eighth round of the shootout, helping the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche remain unbeaten at home with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.
Avalanche vs Sharks - Game Preview
10 days ago by
Colorado Avalanche Blog
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I was off the blogging grid for about a week and it looks like the world kept turning. Who knew!In the time I've been gone, the Avalanche have continued winning, the bodies on the injured list have continued to pile up and the media (mainstream and otherwise) are looking for the...
Avalanche vs Sharks - Game Preview
10 days ago by
Colorado Avalanche Blog
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I was off the blogging grid for about a week and it looks like the world kept turning. Who knew!In the time I've been gone, the Avalanche have continued winning, the bodies on the injured list have continued to pile up and the media (mainstream and otherwise) are looking for the...
Paul Stastny: 'We're just four lines playing with confidence'
23 days ago by
SportingNews.com
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Colorado forward Paul Stastny is one of the young leaders on the NHL's biggest surprise so far this season. The 23-year-old recorded six points as the Avalanche won five of their first seven games. Stastny shared a few other reasons for the Avs' early success with Sporting...
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