Today In Colorado Avalanche History

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Aug 3, 2009 6:00 AM MDT in Today In Colorado Avalanche History Comment 16 comments

August 3rd, 2005 - Another day, another lost "A". One day after losing Adam Foote to the Columbus Blue Jackets, superstar Peter Forsberg signs with the Philadelphia Flyers for 2 years, $11.5 million. Sadly, to date that has been Foppa's last big payday in the NHL.

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I still don’t understand why the Avs didn’t try to get him back for that kind of money. But all’s in the past now,
we’re rebuilding!

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Aug 3, 2009 6:34 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I would tend to agree…although this is the year Forsberg’s health started to go straight to hell. In hindsight, he had 1 decent season with Philly, then the trade to Nashville, and (outside of that final few, very few games last year) it’s been “what can go wrong today” Forsberg ever since.

I was sad when this happened, but in hindsight…it wasn’t the worst thing ever,

by chiavsfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:48 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

The worst thing ever

is the probems with his foot. For someone who possess a true gift to play hockey, it is manifestly unjust that this health issue keeps him sidelined. If I had one hockey wish, it would be that Foppa’s foot heals so that he can complete his NHL career with the Avs.

Colorado Avalanche: Please excuse the mess while we are under construction.

by hockeymom on Aug 3, 2009 7:55 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I feel really bad for Forsberg, I mean the guy has tried things that science actually had to come up with to try…and nothing took effect. Forsberg ended up becoming a product for his own style of play. Which was a great and entertaining style, don’t get me wrong

In fact, I heard a commentator last year say that if Ovechkin keeps up his style of play (all out, and hit anything that moves)…he may "end up like Forsberg.

by chiavsfan on Aug 3, 2009 8:03 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

In fact, I heard a commentator last year say that if Ovechkin keeps up his style of play (all out, and hit anything that moves)…he may "end up like Forsberg.

I remember that. Forsberg’s story is pretty sad, and I do hop Ovie doesn’t follow suit, but man they were/are both fun to watch!

by Mrs @ MHH on Aug 3, 2009 8:56 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Back up job?

Foppa could have a second career on Trueblood if he’d work on that accent…

by Mrs @ MHH on Aug 3, 2009 8:55 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Why are most of these “Today in Colorado Avalanche History” posts so damned depressing? Seriously.

The Avs may suck now, but they've still won a Cup more recently than 75% of the NHL.

by Joe Dunman on Aug 3, 2009 9:49 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Kinda stupid I guess but true

It was raining that day here in Colorado and…seriously…I teared up in the car on the way to work when they announced it. It was and is, the single saddest “sports fandom” day of my life.

by Digit on Aug 3, 2009 10:22 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

They really are.

by Mrs @ MHH on Aug 3, 2009 10:25 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, why is that?

Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Aug 3, 2009 11:08 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s cuz you’re emo, right?

2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche: Dry Humping Mediocrity

by Mike @ MHH on Aug 3, 2009 4:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Black Wednesday

I remember it too well…

Joe Sakic.

by BraxtanFILM on Aug 3, 2009 11:52 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

DD

why oh why must you keep posting these pictures that make me want to cry??? damn you, man.

2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche:
Abandon all hope ye who enter here!

by BeachNSnowGirl on Aug 4, 2009 2:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

At least they’re not Sakic pictures day in and day out…

by Mrs @ MHH on Aug 4, 2009 3:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes

but foppa pics aren’t any better given the inevitability of his looming retirement as well.

2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche:
Abandon all hope ye who enter here!

by BeachNSnowGirl on Aug 5, 2009 1:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m pretty sure this is photoshopped because according to me that never happened—and if you press me on it, I’ll start to say “Nah, nah, nah, I can’t hear you.” with my fingers in my ears.

I'm normally not a praying man, but if you're up there, please save me Superman---the official slogan of the 2009'-10' Colorado Avalanche. (and Homer Simpson).

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Aug 5, 2009 4:59 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs