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Monday, February 14, 2011

Peter Forsberg Announces His Retirement

After only two games with the Colorado Avalanche, left wing Peter Forsberg has decided to retire from hockey. The 37-year-old forward had signed a contract with the Avalanche just last week in an attempt to make an NHL comeback. He cited foot problems as his reason for retirement, which have plagued him in recent years and prevented NHL comebacks over the past few seasons. In 708 career NHL games with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche, Philadelphia Flyers, and Nashville Predators, he has 249 goals and 636 assists for 885 points. He won the Stanley Cup in 1996 and 2001 as a member of the Avalanche, the Hart Trophy as league MVP and the Art Ross Trophy as the leading scorer in 2003, the Calder Trophy as rookie-of-the-year in 1995, and Olympic Gold Medals in 1994 and 2006 as a member of Team Sweden. This should really come as no surprise, as the constant foot problems have hindered Forsberg's career over the past several years. However, it is a bit surprising that he is retiring after only two games, although his injured foot was clearly still bothering him. Forsberg was always an outstanding playmaker and stickhandler and had great offensive skills and it's unfortunate to see his brilliant career ended by an injury. He will surely be a lock for the Hall of Fame one day.

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