Final Grade: Peter Forsberg
by David Driscoll-Carignan on May 23, 2011 7:00 AM MDT
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This report card is a joint effort by Beachie, Sandie, Paul, SlamDunktheFunk and DDC. Stats courtesy of hockey-reference.com and NHL.com
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Final Grade: INC
Position: LW
Vitals: 6'0 / 205 / Age 37 / Shoots L
Drafted by Philadelphia, 1st round (6th overall) of the 1991 Draft
Joined Avalanche: June 30th, 1992 from the Flyers with Steve Duchesne, Kerry Huffman, Mike Ricci, Ron Hextall, Chris Simon and 2 1st round picks for big whiny baby, Eric Lindros.
MHH Nicknames: Foppa
Linemates:
C:
- Duchene (2gp 0g 0a 0pt -4)
RW:
- Hejduk (2gp 0g 0a 0pt -4)
Avs with Forsberg in the lineup: 0-2-0 2.0 GF 4.0 GA
Ice Time:
- TTOI 17:35 (6th)
- EV 15:46 (2nd)
- PK 0:00 (20th)
- PP 1:48 (7th)
Career Highlights: Forsberg played in the 707th and 708th regular season game of his career.
Report: Well, it didn't work out...but even on a bum foot he was magical to watch for those two games. Thanks for giving it a shot, Peter.
Fun Fact: Forsberg finished his career with 20 more points and 2 more Stanley Cup rings than big whiny baby, Eric Lindros.
The Peter Forsberg Drinking Game: Drink when Forsberg mentions a potential comeback Drunk potential: Zero.
2010 Cap Hit: $2,000,000
2011 Status: Retired
Outlook for Next Season: We'll surely see #21 in the Pepsi Center next year. On a banner hanging from the rafters, that is.
Next Up: Scott Hannan
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A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
As a career grade? Absolutely. And this year, since in his 2 games he seemed to be the best player on the ice (though it didn’t show on the score-sheet)
Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
I would have, I thought, the best player on the ice for the two games that he did play. But he had less than ten games.
Because 30 is different than 20 and 34 is different than 27.
Dupuis est un Des Boys.
by Sandie Gauthier on May 23, 2011 8:04 AM MDT up reply actions
INC
I assume that is an abbreviation for Incredibly Awesome
Avalanche Shutouts are a powerful Aphrodisiac
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on May 23, 2011 7:47 AM MDT reply actions 5 recs
I still really wish he had made his announcement and played in the one game that would have then existed but didn’t really happen otherwise. It would have been so amazing to have been able to say goodbye like we did for Foote.
Oh, and Detroit? You can stop believin' now.
I can’t put into words how awesome Forsberg was. Someone help me out with a picture?
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With a tow row attached and Bruce Lee windsurfing
Avalanche Shutouts are a powerful Aphrodisiac
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on May 23, 2011 10:13 AM MDT up reply actions
The presence of the Canucks fan will ruin the awesomeness.
Avalanche Shutouts are a powerful Aphrodisiac
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on May 23, 2011 10:31 AM MDT up reply actions
You’re googling the wrong boobies, my friend.
If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!
Seriously.
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Hugging the cap floor and waiting on their revenue share, because hey, billionaires need welfare too!
Not one of mine, but I believe this is the one you are looking for
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.
Despicable.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
Only Forsberg could be forgiven for the ensuing train wreck that was sparked after his short stint. He played a totally different game in the offensive zone while he was out there. Duchene had no idea what to do but you could just see ice open up for Forsberg out there. It’s a crying shame his health betrayed him. A unique talent.
I'll keep this brief.
Record from Valentine’s Day on: 5 -20-1. I’ve never seen a team quit like the avalanche did after Peter quit. I’m not blaming Peter for the collapse, he did everything he possibly could have, I’m sure he would have liked to have played in that valentine’s day game as much or possibly even more than I would have wanted him to play. They sucked before Feb 14th, but everyone realized it then.
Adam Larsson. When? Ok, if not him how about that Couturier kid?
by An Unmitigated Disaster on May 23, 2011 9:06 AM MDT reply actions
I chose to disgrace his number playing rec hockey for several years, and his is the only jersey with a name and number that I own. Truly one of the 3 or 4 players I’ve ever seen play who created an audible buzz in the arena almost every time he was on the ice. I’ve said this before, but it is worth saying again. Forsberg wasn’t the MVP of the Avs during his time here. A better case could be made for both Sakic and Roy. But he is absulutely the most unbelievable talent to ever wear the A.
Having said that, what an absolute final heartbreak on Valentine’s Day. The last of many over the course of his career.
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
Truly one of the 3 or 4 players I’ve ever seen play who created an audible buzz in the arena almost every time he was on the ice.
Who were the other 3, Bob? Sakic? Bourque? Bates Battaglia?
Being famous and having a fender bender is weird. You want to be upset but the other drivers just thrilled & giddy that it's you. — Dane Cook
by Dan Winkler on May 23, 2011 10:12 AM MDT up reply actions
Jose Theodore
But I watched him at the Shark Tank and that damn goal horn went off so much my ears were buzzing for a few days, like after a loud concert.
Avalanche Shutouts are a powerful Aphrodisiac
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on May 23, 2011 10:16 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Gretzky, Mario and Pavel Bure in his prime with Vancouver. Probably Ovechkin too, but I’ve only seen him once in person. I saw Bure several times up in Vancouver, and he really did electrify the crowd.
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
by Bob in Boulder on May 23, 2011 10:52 AM MDT up reply actions
I was just looking up his stats. It was terrifying how many goals he score and could score.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
And good god he was fast. He really deserved the nickname “the Russian rocket.”
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
by Bob in Boulder on May 23, 2011 11:49 AM MDT up reply actions
Yes!
Someone else with Pavel Bure appreciation!
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by A.J. Haefele on May 24, 2011 4:54 AM MDT up reply actions
The guy was a stud…I find it hard to believe there aren’t a lot of people out there that didn’t appreciate that guy
Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
It wasn't just the moves he made
or the creativity. It was the speed he did all of it. It was absurd the things he could do at a gear that didn’t even exist within anybody else.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by A.J. Haefele on May 24, 2011 5:34 AM MDT up reply actions
This post is killing me. Every time I see that picture, I begin to choke.
Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.
by Tempestuous Binary on May 23, 2011 12:14 PM MDT reply actions
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