Peter Forsberg announced today that his attempt at a comeback may be over. After working out for an hour with the Swedish National Team preparing for a possible return to competitive hockey later in the week, Forsberg pulled out saying that his chronically injured foot couldn't take the strain.
If this is indeed the end of his career, he will be remember along with guys like Mike Bossy and Bobby Orr as truly gifted players who had their careers cut short by injuries. We at PJ believe that his career is worthy of Hall of Fame consideration. Here is a guy who even made Euro-trasher Don Cherry sit up and take notice. He was tough as nails, not afraid to battle for the puck and was willing to play through injuries.
From a fantasy perspective this is a blow to those who took a flyer on Peter at the beginning of the season. But there is one thing to remember, he has played through this injury before and he may just do it again...at least for a half season anyway.
Watch this situation closely, if he finds the right NHL "fit" he may just decide to work through the pain for another (final) shot at the Cup.
There are probably only three or four teams that fit the bill and they would have to be competitive at Christmas for him to even think about a comeback. These teams would be: Philadelphia, NY Rangers, and maybe Detroit. There is a darkhorse candidate here...a competitive Canadian team like Montreal might be able to attract Forsberg because it would give him a chance to do something he's never done...play for a Cup in a hockey crazy Canadian city.
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