Forsberg News heating Up??
OK, so the word on the street, at least on the mean streets of Philadelphia, is that Peter Forsberg wants to play in the playoffs and will likely waive his no-trade clause. The word also is he has an interest in a Canadian team. From where we sit the perfect fit is Montreal.The Canadiens are good enough to make some noise in the playoffs. They certainly have a need for Forsberg’s extraordinary playmaking skills, skills that would give them a much-feared second line threat and some physical size up the middle. And since Forsberg is a student of the game and appreciative of its rich history, the city is a good fit as well. It’s big enough and appealing enough for someone who is used to big city living and big city attractions. It’s also known that Forsberg has a great deal of respect for Montreal general manager Bob Gainey and coach Guy Carbonneau dating back to his days in Colorado when those two were in Dallas together. Colorado-Dallas provided some of the best playoff matches out of the West while Forsberg was in Denver and the respect was mutual on both sides.
The view from here is that Forsberg’s choice really comes down to two Canadian teams: Toronto and Montreal.
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