OMG FOPPA'S COMING BACK WTF!!11!1!!

by Joe Dunman on Jan 31, 2008 11:45 AM MST in NHL News

After weeks and weeks of rumors and speculation, it looks like Peter Forsberg, the Greatest European Hockey Player Of All Time™, is about to make his triumphant (if not hobbled) return to the National Hockey League.

Let the slobbering begin:

As reported by TSN on Wednesday night, Forsberg's agent Don Baizley has been given permission by his client to start the process of talking to NHL teams that may be interested in his services.
Forsberg told Aftonbladet that he informed Modo management of his decision on Wednesday, a day before the Swedish league's contract deadline.
As many as a dozen NHL teams have reportedly expressed interest in signing Forsberg for the remainder of the season.

Considering the ridiculous bidding war that's about to begin, I wonder if it would even be possible for the Avalanche to sign Peter Forsberg for a reasonable sum of money. I mean, how much does a ruined ankle cost these days? Canadians, please don't say "nothing," just because you a-holes have universal health care. Big whoop. We in the US get massive police escorts just to go to the psych ward of a local hospital, so you can see now why it costs us so much. It's totally worth it.

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Make it happen FG, make it happen

I know he is a risk. Guess what, so were Hannan and Smyth. Who would have thunk that Hannan would for the most part suck and Smyth would get hurt? But IF (huge IF) he can stay healthy, he will help this team both on the ice and at the gate. Bring him back FG.

I think the salary cap exceptions for Sakic and Smyth's injuries should help, no?

by Bob in Boulder on Jan 31, 2008 11:51 AM MST reply actions

actually, that's the best part about forsberg

he ISN'T a risk! he costs no prospects, no long-term signings, he's just an addition for the remainder of the year.

He's also not going to stretch our cap. we've got plenty of room to sign him, and you know he'd pay for himself in jersey sales alone.

I really think the Avs need to do whatever it takes to get him back.

by thedoctor on Jan 31, 2008 12:12 PM MST up reply actions

Re: actually...

I really think the Avs need to do whatever it takes to get Patrick Roy back.

by Joe Dunman on Jan 31, 2008 12:14 PM MST up reply actions

Umm

Wasn't that how we ended up with Theo?

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2008 12:20 PM MST up reply actions

Re: Umm

No I mean the real, actual Patrick Roy.

by Joe Dunman on Jan 31, 2008 5:18 PM MST up reply actions

Re: actually, that's the best part about forsberg

Yep, you don't mortgage the future (i.e. trading away who knows what for Hossa) and you stimulate the Avconomy. It's a no-brainer. Hopefully FG has a brain and Foppa would be willing to come back.

PS: Do I get a prize for being the first to slobber?

by Bob in Boulder on Jan 31, 2008 12:33 PM MST up reply actions

Re: actually, that's the best part about forsberg

PS: Do I get a prize for being the first to slobber?

Why yes, yes you do. Cheers!

by Rookie14 on Jan 31, 2008 1:38 PM MST up reply actions

Foppa!

Foppa, if you are reading this; please PLEASE come back to the Avs! We will be a contender when healthy, and you will cary us through our time of need! YOU are our savior! Go back to the Avs Foppa!

Go to them.....

Go to them.......

by Mike the Avs Fan on Jan 31, 2008 12:56 PM MST reply actions

That is a better slobber

than mine. I hang my head in shame.

by Bob in Boulder on Jan 31, 2008 12:57 PM MST up reply actions

If Foppa can skate....

He is an addition to any team. We don't have to give anything for him , so yes go get him. The worse is he gets injured again and we recall any number of Lake Erie players again. Best case he skates circles around every team we face, and we go far in the playoffs if not all the way (yes I know thats unlikely).

Go get him! Remind him he has said he wants to play in Denver again. Well this could be his last chance! Foppa ! Finish in the Burgandy and Blue!

by Americanario on Jan 31, 2008 1:20 PM MST reply actions

Re: If Foppa can skate....

We don't have to give anything for him , so yes go get him.

Hell's yeah, it's Kroenke's money

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2008 2:04 PM MST up reply actions

Re: If Foppa can skate....

Hey, Kroenke has a lot of my money.

by Bob in Boulder on Jan 31, 2008 2:12 PM MST up reply actions

Theodore not on trip

Weiman recalled. :o

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_8129926

by thedoctor on Jan 31, 2008 1:32 PM MST reply actions

shakes head

Not good.

Looks like the Emery to Colorado rumors might heat up again. Wonder if they'd still take Budaj for him?

by Thomas @ Mile High Hockey on Jan 31, 2008 2:12 PM MST up reply actions

I hope not

Emery is overrated. He played well in last seasons playoffs, but he's been nothing but a clubhouse cancer this season, and I'm not convinced he's better than either Buds or Theo

by Jibblescribbits on Jan 31, 2008 2:34 PM MST up reply actions

Well...

I don't buy the locker room cancer thing. I have always thought he was overrated, but he's better than Budaj.

But if JoeTed's going to be hurt long-term and we're planning on going to the playoffs, we have to do something. Honestly, I think Bacashihua is probably our second best goalie potential-wise, and third best in terms of current ability, but the Avs obviously think otherwise.

Budaj looked awful last night, and I don't know that I would want to trust him with the reigns in the playoffs even if he weren't.

Now, we don't know (do we? I haven't heard anything) how bad JoeTed's injury is. It could just be a few games or something. Having had them myself, I know you can't even think about playing goal until they are gone. But if it's just a couple games or whatever, it's not a situation where a move has to be made.

I'd prefer someone better than Emery, but if we could get him for Budaj, you definitely do that deal. It's a shame, because Budaj is a genuinely good guy. But as a hockey move, you definitely do it. Because Budaj isn't going to get much better than he is now, and Emery's better than he is.

by Thomas @ Mile High Hockey on Jan 31, 2008 5:30 PM MST up reply actions