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Puck Droppings: Peter Forsberg returns to NHL with Avalance

by ryan | February 25, 2008 at 02:46 pm

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Peter Forsberg, the legend lives on. He will join his former team the Colorado Avalanche for the remainder of the NHL season. Rumours and speculation surrounded the big Swede for months as teams salivated over his possible return. He had taken leave from the NHL due to an ankle injury. However on Feb 18th, Forsberg announced that he would not be returning to the NHL. On that day, I suggested that this was a ploy and that Forsberg would actually return. Alas, I was right.

The Colorado Avalanche have won the 'Peter Forsberg sweepstakes', signing the centre to a one-year deal to return to the team for the rest of the season.

"We're proud to announce to our fans that Peter Forsberg has decided to come back and play with our franchise where he's enjoyed so much success early in his career," said Avalanche Executive Vice President and General Manager Francois Giguere in a statement. "His addition should complement our roster and will bring our team to an even higher competitive level."

Sources tell TSN Forsberg will earn $5 million (US) prorated for the remainder of the season, approximately $1 million.

Forsberg spent most of the 2007-08 season recovering from his foot and ankle injuries and said last week it was 'uncertain' that he would return to the NHL.