Never say never again

As much as I am hoping that Peter Forsberg's foot will finally heal, I have to admit it is not looking very good at the moment. In fact things are looking more bleak than ever. When he stepped off the ice, ending practice with the national team early, the look on his face said it all. When asked by a Swedish reporter, "Had he ever been closer to retiring than now", Forsberg just answered "No".

It seems likely this was the end of the line for the guy who just a few years ago was considered the best all-round player in the known universe, but one should keep one thing in mind, this guy is as stubborn as they come. In fact, what brought him to the top, got him two Stanley Cups, Olympic golds, the Hart Trophy and so much more was, except his amazing talent, also his stubbornness. Peter Forsberg is a winner and he absolutely hates losing, and even though he is probably contemplating retirement now more than ever before, it seems unlikely he would let someone or something other than him self decide when it is quitting time.

When reading all the papers and hockey reporters it is quite clear that most of them are now ready to write him off, and perhaps this is the end of the line for the future Hall of famer. It is just that when it comes to Forsberg I refuse to say it's over before I hear the words coming out of his mouth, "This is it. I quit." Until that happens, I will continue to hope for more magic.