Peter Forsberg is considering a return to the NHL and his former team the Colorado Avalanche, sorry Nashville. He has won the Calder, the Art Ross, and the Hart Memorial trophies. Problem is he won those at the beginning of last decade, how relevant is he now?
First thing that needs to be considered is his age. At thirty-seven years old you have to wonder if he’s lost a step or two. I think the obvious answer is yes, I’m sure he has lost a step, but that wouldn’t make him an unproductive player. Thirty-seven isn’t that old, ask Tomas Holmstrom.
Another question to think about, can Forsberg help the Avalanche? Right now the Avalanche have a young core consisting of Matt Duchene, Paul Stastny, and Chris Stewart. While his level of play can’t be predicted you could expect “Foppa” would take the reigns of this young team and fill in as the leader post Joe Sakic.
The last and most important factor is his ankle. For years he’s been battling this injury and it has made him unreliable in his last two NHL seasons and also in his stint in Sweden for the Modo hockey team.
What it all comes down to is his health. If he is injury free and can stay that way he will be a great addition to the young Avalanche team. If not, it will be time to hang up the skates and put to rest a successful and exciting career. One thing is for sure, he doesn’t have to prove anything.
- Posted by Tony
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