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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Aug 14, 2007 8:44:09 GMT -5
Depends if his ankle surgery was successful, but it would be quite the 1-2 punch if they land him. Sens chasing Forsberg
GM talking to star centre's agent
By DON BRENNAN -- Sun Media
Imagine a 1-2 punch that features Dany Heatley and Jason Spezza on one line and Daniel Alfredsson and Peter Forsberg on another.
Bryan Murray has -- and acted on the thought.
The Senators GM said yesterday he's been in contact with Forsberg's representative, Don Baizley, and expressed a desire in talking contract with the Swedish star.
Forsberg, an unrestricted free agent, had surgery in July on a right ankle that has caused him grief since 2001. Playing a charity game Aug. 2 in Finland, however, the 34-year-old centre scored five points and said the ankle felt good. The rest of the storyCheers. Late edit: I still think he'd make an impact in Montreal. Hoping Gainey takes the time to ask about him. |
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Post by Doc Holliday on Aug 14, 2007 9:01:51 GMT -5
...I find it mind boggling that a cup contending team like Ottawa still sees it fit to actively make their team better while on the other hand Gainey says he's happy with his non-playoff team and says that only "cosmetic" changes will be needed...
I wish the Sens will get him because indeed they would be quite a team to watch.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Aug 14, 2007 9:06:43 GMT -5
True enough, Doc. If he's healthy he might put Ottawa over the top.
I edited my initial post to reflect that I hope Gainey at least asks. Somehow though, I don't think Forsberg would come to Montreal given our track record over the past few years.
Mind you money talks ... to just about every player.
Cheers.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2007 9:15:14 GMT -5
If Forsberg's ankle is good to go, I'd give him a try. But it's still risky.
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Post by jimmyjazz on Aug 14, 2007 14:14:28 GMT -5
any team that lands him sure makes a bit of a gamble, but when healty he's, at worst, a point a game player...
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Post by HFTO on Aug 14, 2007 17:27:00 GMT -5
I don't know what the Habs are chasing what ever it is it ain't the cup in the short term.
Bo's banking on the kiddie core and I hope it works because if it doesn't good luck ever getting anybody to come here.
This could potentially be an exciting year should things work out but it'd be even more exciting if the Habs finally got a front line player regardless of whom they to create a positive buzz for a change. Not sure if Forsberg would go to Ottawa, he seems to me to still love Denver but atleast there is talk that the Sens are still trying hard to get a top notch player.
HFTO
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Post by Skilly on Aug 14, 2007 18:19:23 GMT -5
Ottawa has 4 million in cap space ... Montreal has almost 5 million. If nothing else Bob should get in the mix so the Sens can't afford him ....
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Oct 23, 2007 13:23:55 GMT -5
Well, it is Garrioch mind you: Positive sign for Ottawa
Forsberg interested in Avs, Sens
By BRUCE GARRIOCH -- Sun Media
HUNTSVILLE -- The Senators are at the top of Peter Forsberg's wish list.
Two NHL sources told the Sun yesterday the Colorado Avalanche and Senators are among the unrestricted free agent centre's top choices as a final destination.
While the Avs are considered the top contender because of Forsberg's history with the franchise -- he played with the Quebec Nordiques/Avalanche for 10 seasons early in his career -- the sources said Ottawa is held in high regard by the Swedish star, who has been skating with MoDo of the Swedish Elite League as he prepares for a return to the NHL.
It's believed the Detroit Red Wings, Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers also have a shot.
Sources say Forsberg has told people close to him that when he returns to the NHL he wants a shot at winning a Stanley Cup and that's why the Senators fit the bill.
The oft-injured Forsberg is feeling good and might make a decision on his future by Nov. 15.
"He just has to decide if he wants to go East or West," said an NHL executive.
"I believe he has an affinity for Colorado because of what he's accomplished there, but the Senators are in the mix."
Signing Forsberg might be tougher than just getting him to put his pen on a contract.
The Senators have spent approximately $48.5 million (all terms US) in salary after signing centre Randy Robitaille last week.
There's a strong belief Forsberg would want a three-year contract worth roughly $5 million per season.
The indication is Senators GM Bryan Murray has told agent Don Baizley he's willing to pay approximately $3 million this season, but might not want to be tied into a long-term contract without having re-signed Jason Spezza.
The Avs have cap room as they're only tied to $45 million, while the Wings' payroll is $42 million.
The Wings, however, may not be able to convince Forsberg to sign because of their long-standing rivalry with Colorado, which is something he might not be able to put behind him.
Some might wonder why so many teams are salivating to get Forsberg.
He had his share of difficulties with the Flyers and played a limited amount of time before being shipped to the Nashville Predators before the trade deadline.
He's coming off foot and groin surgeries and there may be teams that think he's a huge risk.
But at least one well-respected Swedish NHLer knows why Forsberg is in such high demand.
"He's a winner," Leafs captain Mats Sundin told Sun Media's Mike Zeisberger yesterday in Toronto.
"He has won at every level, whether it be Stanley Cups or an Olympic gold medal. Any time you can bring those qualities on the ice and into the dressing room, it's big."
Murray has asked Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson to pick up the phone at some point and give Forsberg a call to convince him to make his choice Ottawa.
You can guarantee Colorado's Joe Sakic, Vancouver's Markus Naslund and Detroit's Nicklas Lidstrom are getting similar requests from their respective GMs.
Asked about the possibility of Forsberg coming to the Leafs' archrival, Sundin didn't miss a beat.
"I haven't talked to (Forsberg), but if I do, I'll tell him only to come to us," said Sundin with a big laugh. The link. |
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Post by franko on Oct 23, 2007 13:39:53 GMT -5
Well, it is Garrioch mind you: But it is also being picked up elsewhere. mots from earlier this summer. Well, he's honest about it. But it isn't like Ray Bourque. I'd look to tie up Spezza myself . . . longevity and the future, you know. otoh, nothing wrong with signing Forberg and saying "we'll trade you at the end of the summer -- here is your shot this year; you choose where you want to go next year. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Oct 23, 2007 13:49:54 GMT -5
I'd look to tie up Spezza myself . . . longevity and the future, you know. otoh, nothing wrong with signing Forberg and saying "we'll trade you at the end of the summer -- here is your shot this year; you choose where you want to go next year. Granted, the Sens would be that much stronger with Forsberg but do they really need him at this point? Looking at it, what does the acquisition of Forsberg do to the Sens lineup? I wholeheartedly agree with you Franko. Locking up Spezza should be the priority here. That would give them 2/3 of the dynamic trio signed longterm. BTW, how much longer is Alfredsson locked up for? Cheers. |
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Post by ropoflu on Oct 23, 2007 14:00:10 GMT -5
I'd look to tie up Spezza myself . . . longevity and the future, you know. otoh, nothing wrong with signing Forberg and saying "we'll trade you at the end of the summer -- here is your shot this year; you choose where you want to go next year. Granted, the Sens would be that much stronger with Forsberg but do they really need him at this point? Looking at it, what does the acquisition of Forsberg do to the Sens lineup? I wholeheartedly agree with you Franko. Locking up Spezza should be the priority here. That would give them 2/3 of the dynamic trio signed longterm. BTW, how much longer is Alfredsson locked up for? Cheers. Until 2012-2013 www.nhlnumbers.com/ott.html |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Oct 23, 2007 14:16:32 GMT -5
Granted, the Sens would be that much stronger with Forsberg but do they really need him at this point? Looking at it, what does the acquisition of Forsberg do to the Sens lineup? I wholeheartedly agree with you Franko. Locking up Spezza should be the priority here. That would give them 2/3 of the dynamic trio signed longterm. BTW, how much longer is Alfredsson locked up for? Cheers. Until 2012-2013 www.nhlnumbers.com/ott.htmlThanks Ropoflu. This makes signing Spezza even more imperative for the Sens I think. Those three are probably the most identifiable on the club. Cheers. |
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Post by habmeister on Oct 24, 2007 1:32:58 GMT -5
took forsberg in 10th round (around 140th overall) in my pool with buddies, senators sounds great to me!
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Post by revin5 on Oct 24, 2007 2:38:34 GMT -5
<quote>he played with the Quebec Nordiques/Avalanche for 10 seasons early in his career</quote>
-Bruce Garrioch
Early in his career? Try almost his entire career, he only played 2 seasons of less than 60 games each in any other city.
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