 | Forsberg News heating Up?? |
 TheInsider writes "OK, so the word on the street, at least on the mean streets of Philadelphia, is that Peter Forsberg wants to play in the playoffs and will likely waive his no-trade clause. The word also is he has an interest in a Canadian team. From where we sit the perfect fit is Montreal.
The Canadiens are good enough to make some noise in the playoffs. They certainly have a need for Forsberg's extraordinary playmaking skills, skills that would give them a much-feared second line threat and some physical size up the middle. And since Forsberg is a student of the game and appreciative of its rich history, the city is a good fit as well. It's big enough and appealing enough for someone who is used to big city living and big city attractions. It's also known that Forsberg has a great deal of respect for Montreal general manager Bob Gainey and coach Guy Carbonneau dating back to his days in Colorado when those two were in Dallas together. Colorado-Dallas provided some of the best playoff matches out of the West while Forsberg was in Denver and the respect was mutual on both sides.
The view from here is that Forsberg's choice really comes down to two Canadian teams: Toronto and Montreal.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article.jsp?content=20070205_160627_4840"
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Re: Forsberg News heating Up?? (Score: 1)
by PaulK123 on Monday, February 05
(User Info | Send a Message) | Forsberg and Sundin are close friends and that may sway him to go to T.O, but I still think that he will return to the Avs...
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Re: Forsberg News heating Up?? (Score: 1)
by lynchmob540 (lynch@mob.com) on Monday, February 05
(User Info | Send a Message) | The Habs would have to give up Perezhogin, Halak and a #1 for Forsberg. I know you dumb Habs fans will come out and say that "we're not giving up anything more than Garth Murray and a 3rd round pick!"
Well, listen up...the Flyers WILL get a nice package for the most valuable player available this trade deadline, as long as he stays healthy from here to the end of the deadline.
SO...IF YOU DON'T WANT TO GIVE SOME OF YOUR FUTURE FOR A PLAYER WHO WILL HELP YOU NOW...THEN GO AND GET SMOLINSKI!!! |
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Re: Forsberg News heating Up?? (Score: 1)
by robinson19 on Monday, February 05
(User Info | Send a Message) | Smolinski is Pleakanec but older, look up the numbers.
Word is, 1 top prospect and 1 high pick. So no, not Garth Murray, but on the other hand Halak is too much. There are plenty of other promising youngsters in the organization to package here, but in my view Halak is a more proven prospect than even Price right now. He's pretty untouchable, unless they decide they want to rush Price up the depth chart which would be stupid.
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Re: Forsberg News heating Up?? (Score: 1)
by Mephist0 on Monday, February 05
(User Info | Send a Message) | | "the city is a good fit as well" Guess he likes Strip clubs and Pountine. Say hi to Wanda's for me. |
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Re: Forsberg News heating Up?? (Score: 1)
by habsoverserver on Monday, February 05
(User Info | Send a Message) | if forsberg goes to montreal, he is the undisputed number one center, given that koivu has been nominated for the 2007 rex grossman award, that may appeal more to him than other situations where he might be on the second line.
the flyers organization will have their say in due course. |
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Re: Forsberg News heating Up?? (Score: 1)
by 1980leonstickle on Monday, February 05
(User Info | Send a Message) | There is no way in HEdoublehockeysticks the Flyers trade Forsberg for a third or second rounder. They will either move him in a deal in which they get a very good return or not move him at all. They are not going to contribute to a Montreal Canadian Stanley Cup without a Higgins plus offer. Naturally if the Flyers resigned Forsberg they may have to give up a pick provided in the trade, but that would be about it.
Once again they will not move him for a 3rd rounder. |
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Re: Forsberg News heating Up?? (Score: 1)
by 1980leonstickle on Monday, February 05
(User Info | Send a Message) | If Forsberg is only worth a third rounder than why would the Canadians want him?? think about it.
You have to give up value for value.. Especially this year where a great number of teams will have a shot at the playoffs at the deadline. |
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Re: Forsberg News heating Up?? (Score: 1)
by 24_cups_and_counting (Leafswillneverwincup@thetruth.com) on Monday, February 05
(User Info | Send a Message) | | Why do people even bother writing that Toronto is a possibilty? The key word is CONTENDER, something the maple leafs aren't (although with this 4 game win streak, everyone in Toronto is setting up baracades for the parade). Also, don't the leafs already have like 10 centers on the current roster? Fact is he wants to go to a contender and sorry, he wasn't born in Ontario and his boyhood dream wasn't to play for the leafs. |
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Re: Forsberg News heating Up?? (Score: 1)
by Habs_10 on Monday, February 05
(User Info | Send a Message) | Canadian team!!!...He will go with Vancouver join his good friend Markus Naslund...I think it's the only possibility....
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Re: Forsberg News heating Up?? (Score: 1)
by jsakic19 on Monday, February 05
(User Info | Send a Message) | | Forsberg will not ever go to vancouver or detroit out of respect to the avalanche, if he were to go anywhere in the NW division it would be back to colorado, which is a possibility but I dont think the avs would be willing to trade draft picks or young prospects.. and they are not a contender this year.. As far as forsberg going to the leafs, thats a joke.... not going to happen.. jfj is good enough to land foppa, he will prob end up making a move like bringing back some old dude past his prime aka gary roberts. I could see him going to Montreal though.. thats a definite possibilty |
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Re: Forsberg News heating Up?? (Score: 1)
by polastem on Monday, February 05
(User Info | Send a Message) | | I heard about the whole 2 canadian team thing, but as much as I'd like Toronto to get him (if toronto gets a playoff birth), I really doubt Bobby Clarke (since he still plays some sort of role in Phile) will let a deal go to Toronto, hence the Lindros thing. But you never know. It's really all Forsberg's call now. |
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Re: Forsberg News heating Up?? (Score: 1)
by habsoverserver on Tuesday, February 06
(User Info | Send a Message) | | Flyers deadwood is on defense. If they trade Forsberg they need some mobile young defensemen in return. In the off season, they buy out Hatcher and re-sign Forsberg. Provided he is healthy, they are back in the playoff picture. |
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Re: Forsberg News heating Up?? (Score: 1)
by i_know_hockey on Tuesday, February 06
(User Info | Send a Message) | | If the price for Dwayne Roloson was a 1st round pick... The amount needed for Peter Forsberg aught to be twice that. Forsberg brings so many intangibles to the ice and he is a gamer. He would instantly make a huge impact on any team |
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Re: Forsberg News heating Up?? (Score: 1)
by bleedingblu on Tuesday, February 06
(User Info | Send a Message) | I wonder if Sundin is pushing JFJ to make this happen.
Sundin - Forsberg - Poni
It's a long shot but who knows? |
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Re: Forsberg News heating Up?? (Score: 1)
by TML51 (tml51@canowhoopass.com) on Tuesday, February 06
(User Info | Send a Message) | For once, I don't think a speculation rumour is so far fetched...Forsberg to Toronto could (not "will" but "could") happen. Currently only 8 points separate the 3rd through 9th place teams in the East. At this point, they are ALL contenders. If any one of those teams goes on a losing streak of 4 games for example, the entire landscape changes. This isn't so far fetched. He could chose either Toronto or Montreal, or Ottawa, and have a half decent shot at a deep playoff run. In the West, both Calgary and Vancouver are in contention.
This could be interesting! |
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Re: Forsberg News heating Up?? (Score: 1)
by Canuckrock on Tuesday, February 06
(User Info | Send a Message) | Couple problems with the speculation.... 1) It's between Toronto and Montreal?? I don't think so. Leafs coach Maurice has said he wants the team the way it is and dealing away more draft picks will only cause them to lose future playoff races. In addition, as of right now, they are out of a playoff spot. The Montreal rumour is pretty well ridiculous since Forsberg wants to play with his buddies, not be coached by former coaches. These Toronto an Montreal rumours have no substance to them and are only created by the respective fans who just want this guy on their teams.
2) The Vancouver rumour has been around for a while. I'm a big Canuck fan and as much as I'd love to see them pick up Forsberg, I don't see it happening. They'll probably be 7th in the Conference and end up playing Anaheim. In other words, Forsberg or not, they'll be toast. Save the picks for another year.
3) The price for this guy is way too high. Smart teams will recognize reality before fantasy and understand that Forsberg is a RENTAL in the end. 1st rounders will often make big team in about 2-3 years so unless you think you have a real shot at hoisting the cup, save your picks for another year. |
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