11/05/24
February 25, 2008
Forsberg returns to Avs: Peter the Great to help Avs in playoff push.
He's a monster, even on a bad foot.
posted by BoKnows at 06:26 PM on February 25, 2008
Like I've said before, Forsberg is talented but I don't think he is the final piece of the puzzle for any team. Years of injuries have taken their toll and there is no guarantee that he can even finish the season.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 07:54 PM on February 25, 2008
He'll last 3 weeks.
posted by sportsblitz at 08:22 PM on February 25, 2008
I think the Devils still edge the Flyers out for the division title Y'know YYM, I'm starting to think you're right. I think Forsberg might help the Avs get into the playoffs by virtue of his leadership and fearless style of play. Hell, the emotional boost of adding him might just be enough to get them in. But I really don't think they stand much of a chance against the Wings, Stars, or any other of the elite. He's probably now a third liner, albiet a talented one, so nobody can pin their hopes on him completely. As a reference see: exit, first round, Nashville Predators, 2007.
posted by tahoemoj at 02:56 AM on February 26, 2008
As a reference see: exit, first round, Nashville Predators, 2007. Also see exit 1st round Philadelphia 2006.
posted by sportsblitz at 05:23 AM on February 26, 2008
The Penguins have traded for Marian Hossa. Without regard to positions, a line composed of Crosby, Malkin, and Hossa would be nightmarish to defend. Especially if Gonchar was on the ice at the same time.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 02:44 PM on February 26, 2008
Yep, if they click, that's going to be one stupidly good first line power play in Pittsburgh. Plus, they got Hal Gill. A nice slow, slow, slow defensive pylon to counterbalance all the speed and skill they have up front. If only they'd got Belak too... But the Leafs had to go and trade him to Florida. That would have been the final piece of the puzzle right there.
posted by fabulon7 at 09:53 PM on February 26, 2008
Kind of wish he would have returned to the Flyers but.... How long will that foot hold up anyways?