Posts About "Peter Forsberg"
Senators Rolled Dice and Lost at 1993 World Juniors
December 14th, 2020 “I’m glad I got drafted first, because no one remembers number two.” That quote, recklessly spilling out of the mouth of Alexandre Daigle after he was selected first overall at the 1993 NHL Entry Draft in Quebec City, has clung to him like perfectly cooked spaghetti to a fridge door. People do remember number two. It was...
Top Lines in Colorado Avalanche History
November 13th, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche have played host to some of the best hockey players in the league. During their run of multiple championships, and even beyond, the Avalanche have frequently had a combination of skills that made them one of the most exciting teams to watch. From top to bottom, the Avs lines have always provided fans with great...
Nordiques/Avalanche Players with 100-Point Seasons
October 1st, 2020 With two Stanley Cups and six Hockey Hall of Famers in their 41-year franchise history, the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche have had six 100-plus point players on their team. The club has had at least one of these elite players on the squad in 14 different seasons. Only two players were with the Avalanche and only one player solely...
Avalanche/Nordiques Top 10 Goal Scorers All-Time
September 5th, 2020 Have you ever wondered who the top goalscorers are in Colorado Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques franchise history? Wonder no more. The franchise has had an interesting history that boasts some Hall of Fame names. Here are the top-10 goalscorers for the franchise. 1.Joe Sakic – 625 Goals Joe Sakic sits atop the franchise-best...
Peter "Foppa" Forsberg: A Biography
August 8th, 2020 The year is 1994. The location is Lillehammer, Norway. It’s a sudden death shootout in the Olympic hockey finals. With the crowd screaming, Peter Forsberg is at the opposite blue line staring at Canada’s goalie, Corey Hirsch. Forsberg skates in and makes a move towards Hirsch’s right. All of a sudden with one hand he...
Avalanche Have a Long History of NHL Award Winners
July 23rd, 2020 Within the past couple weeks, the NHL has trickled out its nominees for several of its prestigious regular season awards, most of which are voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA). Colorado Avalanche players are finalists for three awards this season: Nathan MacKinnon for the Hart Trophy (NHL MVP, as voted on by...
Today in Hockey History: July 20
July 20th, 2020 July 20 has been an eventful date in National Hockey League history despite no games being played. A Hall of Fame goaltender finally lands in a spot where he can get a crack at the NHL. A two-time Stanley Cup winner retires. There was a historic hire among the scouting ranks and a very talented group of players were born. Bower Heads...
The Flyers' 'Deuces Wild' Line
July 8th, 2020 There have been a few famous lines that are recognized during the Philadelphia Flyers’ existence. The Legion of Doom, LCB, and Crazy Eights Line are just a few of the more well-known trios who provided fond memories for fans over the years. Related: John LeClair - A Prototypical Power Forward A line that does not get as much...
5 Jets 1.0 Draft Misses & Who They Didn't Pick
August 15th, 2018 It happens to every NHL team. A player they draft doesn't work out, while other players who were available and selected soon after go on to have long, illustrious careers. The Bruins took Gord Kluzak first overall in 1982 over future Hall-of-Famers Scott Stevens and Phil Housley. The Columbus Blue Jackets took Gilbert Brule sixth...
Oskar Lindblom the Next Peter Forsberg?
February 27th, 2018 Being born in Sweden, it is every future player's dream to be the next Peter Forsberg, Mats Sundin, Henrik Lundqvist or Nicklas Lidstrom. But living up to those names is difficult. We're talking about three Hall of Famers and a prospective Hall of Famer. Therefore, when we see a player come along that exhibits the greatness or even shows...
Flyers Captains Post-Lockout to Present
August 1st, 2017 In two previous pieces, THW looked at the Flyers' captains from their inception through the captainless 1992-93 season and from the start of the Lindros era until the 2004-05 lockout. In this piece, we look at each man who wore the C in Philadelphia since that canceled season. Derian Hatcher With the introduction of a salary cap after...
10 Players Who Reunited With Old Clubs
July 1st, 2017 Reunited and it feels so good! Well, sometimes at least. It's not too often that players leave an NHL team, just to wind up back there before their career is finished. Sometimes though, familiarity wins out. Despite the rarity, the Buffalo Sabres re-acquired former captain Jason Pominville the day before 2017's version of Free...
Forsberg Squared: The Tale of Two Outcomes
December 22nd, 2016 Trades—every GM makes them and are one of the key indicators that define how “good” a GM is. Similarly to the draft, determining the quality of the trade tends to take a few seasons to fully show the value. It is always fun playing “Captain Hindsight” and looking at the winners and losers of an organization’s trade...
