58Miles2Joe 12 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 "Forsberg said he plans on testing his foot on skates in a few days and is "very hopeful" of a successful comeback." "I will play for a while. It would certainly be (with) one of the top clubs and one I feel can be a Stanley Cup-contender. The Stanley Cup has always been my goal." http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=337223 Swedish 8 ? (or 9 when we sign Sundin, too) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 wow that would be awesome, but I think its highly unlikely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 I just am not sold on an injury prone rental. I want an enforcer. That I believe is what we need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 I just am not sold on an injury prone rental. I want an enforcer. That I believe is what we need. Forsberg will only return if hes capable to play on the highest level, every team would like to have world class player like him. If he signs with Red Wings, I would be very happy but I think its unlikely to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAredwingsfan91 28 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 "Forsberg said he plans on testing his foot on skates in a few days and is "very hopeful" of a successful comeback." "I will play for a while. It would certainly be (with) one of the top clubs and one I feel can be a Stanley Cup-contender. The Stanley Cup has always been my goal." http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=337223 Swedish 8 ? (or 9 when we sign Sundin, too) hahahahahaha oh god that icon, CLASSIC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudvayneowns91 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 At least we wouldn't have to give up anything like we would Sundin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyrme19 73 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 solve our second line scoring problem.......check add a player who adds the grit people say we need to get by the ducks......check not having to trade away our future.......check piss off avalanch fans while winning a cup with forsberg.....check i mean, why not sign the guy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 solve our second line scoring problem.......check add a player who adds the grit people say we need to get by the ducks......check not having to trade away our future.......check piss off avalanch fans while winning a cup with forsberg.....check i mean, why not sign the guy? Because he'll play like 5 games for us. Yeah, he'll average over a point per game, but what good is that in the long run. Besides, too many Wings fans hate him, myself included. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 i dont think we need an enforcer, more than a power forward Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turkey 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 Besides, too many Wings fans hate him, myself included. I don't think any GM worth their salt would bear that in mind at all when considering signing any player. The GM's job is to build a winning team, not fan the dying flames of a long cold rivalry. I don't know that I'd want to see the Wings sign Forsberg, unless it was a total steal, but my reservations are more related to his ability or inability to play hockey. You know, the relevant stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 I don't think any GM worth their salt would bear that in mind at all when considering signing any player. The GM's job is to build a winning team, not fan the dying flames of a long cold rivalry. I don't know that I'd want to see the Wings sign Forsberg, unless it was a total steal, but my reservations are more related to his ability or inability to play hockey. You know, the relevant stuff. O.K. But the first part of my response was more than relevant enough for why he shouldn't be signed. Yeah, we wouldn't have to trade anybody, but it would still be a resource wasted on someone who doesn't help us. Hell, last year everyone thought trading away Matthias for Bertuzzi wasn't a big gamble, yet it turned out to be one. The Wings need the cap space to go after a guy that can help, not some vegetable who's always hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudvayneowns91 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 O.K. But the first part of my response was more than relevant enough for why he shouldn't be signed. Yeah, we wouldn't have to trade anybody, but it would still be a resource wasted on someone who doesn't help us. Hell, last year everyone thought trading away Matthias for Bertuzzi wasn't a big gamble, yet it turned out to be one. The Wings need the cap space to go after a guy that can help, not some vegetable who's always hurt. I don't really think your comments are as relevant as much they are biased and skewed. The guy the last two years he played was 60 and 57 games. Not very sure where you got 5. Secondly, the 2005 season 60 games played - 75 points.... The 2006 57 games played and 55 points. Not very bad point to game ratio and definitely not vegetable like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 I don't really think your comments are as relevant as much they are biased and skewed. The guy the last two years he played was 60 and 57 games. Not very sure where you got 5. Secondly, the 2005 season 60 games played - 75 points.... The 2006 57 games played and 55 points. Not very bad point to game ratio and definitely not vegetable like. So you're admitting that he never plays even 70% of the games. How is that good for any team? That basically fits the definition of someone who's injury prone. Yeah, I'm a bit biased on Floppa, but what I'm preaching isn't exactly an original idea. Everyone knows of his injury problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudvayneowns91 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 (edited) So you're admitting that he never plays even 70% of the games. How is that good for any team? That basically fits the definition of someone who's injury prone. Yeah, I'm a bit biased on Floppa, but what I'm preaching isn't exactly an original idea. Everyone knows of his injury problems. Don't get me wrong, I am not a huge advocate on Forsberg. I didn't say he wasn't injury prone. I'm just saying some of these facts/stats you're coming up with are innaccurate and seem to be based more on a dislike for the guy rather than solid reasons why we shouldn't. Edited January 15, 2008 by Mudvayneowns91 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 (edited) I say sign him. Scenario 1: We sign him, he comes back, plays hard, stays healthy, adds a new level to an already lethal scoring threat and proves all the nay-sayers wrong. Scenario 2: We sign him, he comes back, is lazy, gets injured, sits out the rest of the season and gives ALL Wings fans yet another reason to hate him. I say it's a WIN-WIN situation!!! Edited January 15, 2008 by Booster313 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sergei_is_still_a_wing 1 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 if we can get him cheap enough due to the fact that he wants to go to a winning team (and we are/will be the best in the league) just let him ride the pine til the first round and let him play until he tears something. no harm no foul if he comes cheap and isn't reliable. worth the risk i'd say.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 (edited) if we can get him cheap enough due to the fact that he wants to go to a winning team (and we are/will be the best in the league) just let him ride the pine til the first round and let him play until he tears something. no harm no foul if he comes cheap and isn't reliable. worth the risk I'd say.... That is unless it interferes with us signing Fedorov??? Edited January 15, 2008 by Booster313 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 i hope Forsberg comes back to the NHL no matter what team i have always been a fan when i discovered hockey i saw him owning it up in colorado . Any team would be fortunate to have him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 I say sign him. Scenario 1: We sign him, he comes back, plays hard, stays healthy, adds a new level to an already lethal scoring threat and proves all the nay-sayers wrong. Scenario 2: We sign him, he comes back, is lazy, gets injured, sits out the rest of the season and gives ALL Wings fans yet another reason to hate him. I say it's a WIN-WIN situation!!! those are pretty good points. As always, health is the absolute biggest question mark with Forsberg. If the Wings can be reasonably certain he can make it through a playoff run, hell yes I'd want him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 I say sign him. Scenario 1: We sign him, he comes back, plays hard, stays healthy, adds a new level to an already lethal scoring threat and proves all the nay-sayers wrong. Scenario 2: We sign him, he comes back, is lazy, gets injured, sits out the rest of the season and gives ALL Wings fans yet another reason to hate him. I say it's a WIN-WIN situation!!! LMAO!!! Nice! Although I would take forsberg over Feds any day. Hell I would take drift wood over Feds.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 LMAO!!! Nice! Although I would take forsberg over Feds any day. Hell I would take drift wood over Feds.... Not to get off topic but we can only rehabiltate one former Red Wing a year, last year it was Dom...this year is Mac's turn. I think Fed's will have to wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 I say sign him. There's almost no risk since the Wings would be signing him instead of giving up assets for him. If he's reasonably healthy, there's a chance he can dominate games in the post-season like he has in the past. At the very least, he's going to be productive and he has a ton of playoff experience. The best part of having Forsberg would be the ability to re-unite Datsyuk and Zetterberg. If he ends up getting hurt, the Wings are out nothing but money and they go with what they've got up front...which is what a lot of people want to do anyway. I'd sign Forsberg and trade for a physical defenseman. How's this for a top-six? Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Cleary-Forsberg-Filppula/Hudler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormboy 47 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 Forsberg will only return if hes capable to play on the highest level, every team would like to have world class player like him. If he signs with Red Wings, I would be very happy but I think its unlikely to happen. right, like bertuzzi was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 those are pretty good points. As always, health is the absolute biggest question mark with Forsberg. If the Wings can be reasonably certain he can make it through a playoff run, hell yes I'd want him. QFT People hated Chelios a hell of a lot more than anyone hates Foresberg right now for past reasons. On top of that he'll come without the Wings having to give up anything aside from money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 we don't need him. Gimme Sundin, if we must have another Swede, but no Petey, please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
