The 2006-2007 NHL trade deadline had just as many transactions, but few of the superstar names. This year, with over 25 trades made in a day, and a busy month of February, some teams scored big–others, not so much. We look at some of the better deals and how helpful they will be.
The TSN staff is reporting that the Colorado Avalanche have signed Peter Forsberg to a one year deal.
The agent for unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg, Don Baizley, said in a statement Monday that his client will make a return to the NHL this season, reports TSN’s Bob McKenzie.
Mark Everson of the New York Post reports that the New Jersey Devils remain in pursuit of a number of high profile forwards.
Is Mats Sundin attracting attention? Will the Senators make more moves? Is Rob Blake willing to leave the Kings? Are the Devils shopping for a top-six forward? Does Peter Forsberg want to play with the Wild?
Wayne Fish of the Philly Burbs suggests that Forsberg could make a decision on his playing future in the NHL as early as this weekend.
Michael Russo of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports on continuing rumors that the Minnesota Wild are trying to sign unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg.
While John Ferguson Jr. was still the GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs, he received a number of call regarding the availability of some of his players. Meanwhile, word is that Minnesota Wild are pursuing pending unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg.
Will Sundin leave the Maple Leafs, retire next season? Have the Rangers signed Henrik Lundqvist? Are the Senators looking to make more acquisitions? Is Rob Blake close to deciding his future with the Kings? Have the Blue Jackets discussed a new deal with David Vyborny? Will Adam Foote re-sign with the Blue Jackets? Which teams were scouting the Flames-Sharks game Tuesday?
Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe reports that Toronto Maple Leafs pending unrestricted free agent forward Mats Sundin has agreed to let the club trade him.
Tim Panaccio of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports that if unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg decides to return to the NHL he will sign with the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Sportsnet’s Hockey Central panel reported this afternoon that Peter Forsberg has crossed Nashville, Detroit, and Dallas off his list of desirable N.H.L. cities. A story on TSN.ca goes on to suggest that the Flames, Penguins, and Sharks have all received the Foppa chop, as well.
Chuck Gormley of the Courier Post Online reports that Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren is on a scouting trip believed to be exploring trade possibilities in case the club can’t sign unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg.
Darren Dreger of TSN reports that unrestricted free agent forward Peter Forsberg will decide his playing future by end of next week.
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