Kubby31 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 STOCKHOLM -- Peter Forsberg is set to play for his hometown team Modo in a Swedish Elite League home opener against Frolunda on Thursday in yet another comeback attempt following a lingering foot injury. The former NHL MVP has practised with the team since early August and also played two games during a pre-season tournament in Switzerland a month ago. "I really played awfully and I was ready to quit," Forsberg said on the team's website. "But I've felt good recently and I'm ready to go. If I have made six or seven comebacks before, I suppose I can make another one." Modo gave the 36-year-old Forsberg a one-week tryout contract. That means he'll play at least three games. While the NHL season begins on Oct. 2, Forsberg could make a comeback any time before the league's trade deadline in March. The veteran centre, who won two Stanley Cups with the Colorado Avalanche and was the NHL's MVP in 2003, has only played sporadically over the last two seasons because of an ailing right foot after surgery. The forward made a late-season return to the Colorado Avalanche in 2008, but injuries kept him out of nine of 18 regular-season NHL games and three of four games in the second round of the playoffs. He tried playing for Modo last season, but only managed two games before calling off that comeback attempt. Last month, Forsberg was named to Sweden's preliminary Olympic roster for the Vancouver Games. Sweden coach Bengt-Ake Gustafsson and Modo coach Miloslav Horava welcomed Forsberg's decision. "This is great, let's hope that it works," Gustafsson said. "If you love hockey you love Peter Forsberg," Horava said. Ahhhhhhh,another retired player to make a comeback to the N.H.L. down the road,ya think????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haberry Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Go AWAY Forsberg!! Old tired players coming back for a couple of months of the season and then the playoffs (Neidermeyer, Lemeuix, Forsberg) needs to come to an end! Unless it's my ol' buddy Chelios coming back to the Habs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonave Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 This is defferent. Forsberg hasn't been retired since before the lockout. I honestly hope he comes back. He is a great player, and the NHL misses him. Especially the Avalanche. They really need him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 If he could play pain free i would take this guy on my team anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortwinkler Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Good luck with that. He'll play in two games, suffer an injury and sit on the sidelines, being over paid all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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