Colorado Signs Peter Forsberg

[Humpzilla]

The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that it has come to terms with unrestricted free agent Peter Forsberg on a new contract through the 2007-2008 season.

“We’re proud to announce to our fans that Peter Forsberg has decided to come back and play with our franchise where he’s enjoyed so much success early in his career,” said Avalanche Executive Vice President and General Manager Francois Giguere. “His addition should complement our roster and will bring our team to an even higher competitive level.”

“Over the last several months, I have worked extremely hard in order for this to be possible. I am looking forward to putting this jersey on again,” said Forsberg. “I have so many great memories of my playing days in Denver. I’m excited about helping my new teammates and former teammates in the coming weeks, and hopefully I am able to do that in the very near future.”

Forsberg, 34, was selected sixth overall in the 1991 Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers before being dealt to the Quebec Nordiques on June 30, 1992. He made his NHL debut with the Nordiques during the 1994-95 season, where he tallied 50 points (15g/35a) in 47 games during the shortened season, earning him the Calder Trophy as the league’s top rookie. During his next nine seasons in Colorado, he would go on to win two Stanley Cups (1996, 2001); capture the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP (2003); and appear in seven All-Star games. During his MVP season, he led the NHL in scoring with 106 points (29g/77a) in 75 games. He was named a First-Team NHL All-Star three times (1998, 1999, 2003) while with Colorado.

Forsberg currently stands fourth on the franchise’s all-time scoring list with 741 points (216g/525a) in 580 career games. He stands first on the organization’s all-time post-season assist list (97); second in playoff goals (57) and points (154); and second in post-season game-winning goals (12). He owns regular season franchise records for most points in a period (5) and shares the record for most assists in a game (5). His post-season club records include most points in a game (5); most goals in a period (3); most game-winning goals in a series (3 done twice).

Over his tenure with the Avalanche, the club posted a 119-14-19-6 (.832) regular season record in games that Forsberg scored a goal.

[BStreetBullies]

No fukking way. He owes Philly I'm sure the losing streak didn't help. Oh well, he's a hard-nosed gritty player, hopefully he brings some success back to Colorado..

[Snipes19]

Wow, Colorado will have one hell of an offense once Sakic returns.

Sakic, Forsberg, Smyth, Hejduk, Stastny, Brunette, Wolski, Svatos.

Those are 8 good scoring forwards - which can pretty much create three GOOD scoring lines.

Wow - that's some real firepower right there. They could do some damage in the playoffs - because I'm expecting them to get in with that offense.

But it's about time Forsberg made up his mind. First he was coming back, and then he announced that he was not returning, and now he's playing for the Avs. Nice decision-making there, Foppa. I got sick of hearing about him - so I'm just glad that he's made up his mind.

[duda.radek]

Colorado needs help, I like this signing, it remembers me on the old Avalanche team with Foote, Sakic, Roy...

[chilly666]

ok so now half of colorado's team is, has or will be injured. forsberg was good, not anymore. i bet he won't be able to play more than 5 games in a row before having to sit and rest his ankle. dumb move.

[forsberg21]

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AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA

WHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

now if you'll excuse me, my pants need changing.

[ScottRasner]

What the hell? How did this come about. Not just a week ago he announced he was not going to be returning.....something fishy went on with that ish....oh well hes old and britle and doubt will be around next season.

[BStreetBullies]

Originally Posted by forsberg21

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AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA

WHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

now if you'll excuse me, my pants need changing.

Damn, I was gonna mention something about hoping you were wearing a diaper. Hopefully he stays healthy, he can be fun to watch when healthy. And he will be great for the playoff run, good luck prick.

[Sam1410]

What???

I thought he was done for the year? Damn agents, news flash - they can't be trusted

Man, if he is actually healthy (a big freakin' if for Forsberg) he might just be the one to get the Aves into the playoffs. You know that with him and Sakic back they will find some magic.

I really don't like this signing for my Flames.......but I'm glad Forsberg is back, he's a hell of a player (although I'm surprised he didn't go back to the Flyers).

[forsberg21]

Originally Posted by BStreetBullies

Damn, I was gonna mention something about hoping you were wearing a diaper. Hopefully he stays healthy, he can be fun to watch when healthy. And he will be great for the playoff run, good luck prick.

the most absorbant diaper in the world couldn't have held all that in. it was like i died and voided my bowels.

[ScottRasner]

Now this will bring some HUGE questions in the west....Watch for the west panic for that big name player before the deadline

[Elf]

TSN should have followed up that initial report with the statement that Colorado has now guaranteed itself that it will not win the cup.

Forsberg is broken and busted. He isn't going to be the savior of any team.

[BrianTheAdsFan]

Originally Posted by BStreetBullies

Hopefully he stays healthy, he can be fun to watch when healthy.

Hit this one on the head...

[FrontLineAdmirals]

Originally Posted by BStreetBullies

No fukking way. He owes Philly

Be happy you procured Uppie, Parent & a pick for him :]

(i know there was another pick, but that was used to "talk" to Harts & Timo)

[HardHitt3n]

im glad my flyers didnt sign him, hes a waste now, can never stay healthy long enough