The bomb dropped a few days ago, Peter Forsberg is joining Team Sweden to play in Karjala Cup. The reason he is doing this is because he wants to make a comeback in the NHL this season. Had he instead chosen to test his foot playing in the Elite League with MoDo, he would not have been eligible to play for any NHL team.
The Ottawa Senators are held as favorites by many sports writers, at least Swedish ones, to ink the former Hart Trophy winner. I can't really see why. To me the Colorado Avalanche must be considered first in line for his signature. His history with the club must surely weigh heavy in his decision.
Some, including The Hockey News, have expressed the opinion that Peter Forsberg should retire. To me this is just plain dumb. Peter Forsberg is perhaps the most complete two-way player ever and, although his career has been plagued by numerous injuries, we should consider ourselves lucky if he can once again display some of that magic I am sure he still has in him. Anyone who knows anything about hockey and has seen Forsberg play knows what I am talking about.
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