Word broke yesterday that Peter Forsberg could decide by the end of the week if he'll return to the NHL and where that return will take place. According to TSN, he's managed to narrow the field in anticipation of that decision. Since this ridiculous courtship is quite reminiscent of Internet dating, allow me to summarize:"[Mouse Click] Hoo boy, Detroit. What a woman: Classically beautiful, ultra-successful, great (winged) wheels. We could really make some history together. Such a shame that my old mates in Denver think she's a dirty skank. Next!"
"[Mouse Click] Dallas, huh? Cute girl, and I hear her Uncle Brett refers to himself as the Ambassador of Fun. She's really coming on strong. But at my age, you can't go for something that shallow. Next!"
"[Mouse Click] Nashville? Ugh, been there, done that. [Mouse Click] Calgary? Great girl, plenty of potential. But I hear her father's a real hard-ass. Nope, can't do it. Man, eHarmony is really letting me down these days. Am I going to have to make another booty call to Philly?"
Or something like that. I've said since the beginning of this process that I believed Forsberg would end up in either Philadelphia or Colorado. Ottawa appears to be on his short list, and should be if he's coming back to attempt to win another Stanley Cup; I just don't see adding Forsberg to what's becoming an absolute circus up there as a good idea for all involved. One interesting wrinkle brought to light by Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: "According to two GM's I've spoken to, anybody who signs Forsberg will probably have to sign him to a deal for next year, too, at around $5 million." Considering his health, how many GMs is that going to scare off? Or will Peter simply be next year's Scott Niedermayer and suit up when it suits the team?
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