RollWings19

How about Crosby vs. Homer? Homer's contract is much more affordable, and he is better at standing in front of the net. I choose Homer. I think that's what this thread has slowly dissolved into...

That sounds like a description of Joe Sakic as well, especially bringing the public persona element into play. I know we all wear Red and White glasses, but if Stevie Y is #1, and Sakic's not in anyone's Top 10, then where does he fall? 15th? 50th? haha 2 more seasons and he will have more career points than Steve, and has a higher playoff scoring average. Steve has him beat in Cups won, but I can't honestly see THAT big of a gap between the 2. I've had my share of hatred spread amongst the Avalanche roster over the years, but I've never hated Joe Sakic. I think that speaks for itself.

I don't want Forsberg here either just because I don't see any way he plays 70 games in a season, but at the same time I'm not going to be doing cartwheels if he lands with the Avs. It would be great to see their cap get hit by signing him, which would effectively take away their trade-deadline flexibility, but man, I could also see them feeding off that "vibe" he would bring and doing some damage. I don't want to face a healthy Forsberg on the PP if we'd face them in the playoffs either. With Smyth at LW, wouldn't a Forsberg signing move Wolski down to their 3rd line? I want any "growing pains" to be exposed on the top 2 lines, not hidden down on a checking line. Oh well, I'm getting ahead of myself for no reason. Let's just say I'll be cracking a beer when I hear the news of his retirement/Philly signing!