Not only Finland's best player but the best player in the world IMO. Do you think he'll win the Stanley Cup with the Avs this year?
The Peter Forsberg Appreciation Thread
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Vesa said:
How did you get promoted???
Looking Busy said:
I am from Finland. We are a nation of social climbers.
It seems that everyone is Finnish who's any cop at what they do, quite possibly cos most Finns are too pissed on home made Vodka to be any cop at anything.
Nice birds though.
Nice birds though.
Dans said:
I am afraid I cannot confirm this
Born in Liechenstein and never left no doubt.
Vesa said:
Considering how bad Modano has played this year, I think Forsberg is alone at the top of the league. He may not win the Hart Trohpy this season, but he is a phenomenal player.
My top 5 NHL players are (goalies excluded):
1. Forsberg
2. Modano
3. Naslund
4. Lidstrom
5. Sakic
In a year or two, Nash will be in this list. I also think Lecavalier would be a top 5 player if he went to a top team. Mario will return next year and it will be interesting to see how well plays nearing age 40.
MrMarcello said:
Not a bad list. 3 out of 5 players are from Finland!
As far a younger players are concerned I believe that Heatley will make it big next season. There are actually not too many good young players around. I think all your top 5 are +30 yrs (with the possible exception of Naslund).Vesa said:
Aren't Forsberg, Naslund and Lidstrom from Sweden?
kennyj said:
Yes they are Swedish all three, as a Swede I can confirm that. Vesa, is this a wind up or are you taking something?? Everyone that knows a little thing about hockey in general knows that Forsberg is Swedish and born in the small city Örnsköldsvik, Näslund is also from Örnsköldsvik. Näslund is born 1973 like Forsberg.
Richter said:
well he's Finnish so it's probably a case of inferiority complex towards Sweden
I think Vesa being a windup can be answered by his claim that Greg Maddux is Finnish when he was born in Texas and grew up in Nevada. 
Anybody who doesn't include Joe Thornton in a top 5 list does not know anything about hockey.
Bruins will win the Cup, if not this year, then soon.
Bruins will win the Cup, if not this year, then soon.
Noy yo Fdart said:
Anyone who says Thornton is better than Forsberg, Modano, Naslund, Lidstrom, and Sakic is clearly _____ .
a) a Boston fan
b) a windup
c) an idiot
d) all of the above.
Thornton is a very good player, but not near top 5. I can name a few others above him as well (Lecavalier, Shanahan, Nash, Jagr).
You're right, I am a Boston fan, and I've never seen a player in the current NHL contribute to his team better than Thornton has.
Sorry, but I can't agree with you at all.
It drives me nuts, everyone must immediately flock to the Avalanche when it comes to the NHL. I'd like to see Forsberg or Sakic play on a different team, I wonder how much they would help without lots of other star power behind them. Jagr sucks, by the way, his days are over.
Sorry, but I can't agree with you at all.
It drives me nuts, everyone must immediately flock to the Avalanche when it comes to the NHL. I'd like to see Forsberg or Sakic play on a different team, I wonder how much they would help without lots of other star power behind them. Jagr sucks, by the way, his days are over.
Noy yo Fdart said:
Jagr is not the same player he was and he's never been good on defense. But, he's the type that if you put him in Toronto or Colorado where he could play with forwards that can score and play defense, he would be a force to reckon with.
Place such greats like Forsberg or Sakic on Boston and they would continue to play great. Both create and make others look better. Modano is the same way and he may be the best two way center in the history of the NHL. Look at the impact Chris Pronger has on St Louis when he's healthy.
I'd say if Forsberg gets his act together Finland just might go all the way
Peter Forsberg is a hell of a player, won't with the Stanley Cup this year 'cause there will be no hockey.
And he's Swedish.
And he's Swedish.
Vesa said:I'd say if Forsberg gets his act together Finland just might go all the way
Windup bastard
And you are Swedish Vesa RedCanuck said:
We got the Swedish Elitserie so there will be a lot of hockey
Richter said:We got the Swedish Elitserie so there will be a lot of hockey
You can have it. With the footie and NFL seasons I won't miss hockey at all
RedCanuck said:You can have it. With the footie and NFL seasons I won't miss hockey at all
Hehe of course the footie, I won't watch hockey anyway
Richter said:We got the Swedish Elitserie so there will be a lot of hockey
So where do u live Richter? U got a decent team close by? I am afraid Björklöven up here where I live won't have many NHL players in their lineup...
Vesa said:So where do u live Richter? U got a decent team close by? I am afraid Björklöven up here where I live won't have many NHL players in their lineup...
I live in Stockholm so i might see some in Globen even if i hate Djurgården.
Richter said:
who doesn't?
I live in Iceland and even I dislike Djurgården.. doesn't matter if it's hockey or football
Kristjan said:
Ah a man that perfectly agrees with me. I hate Djurgården more in football than hockey, can't stand Andreas Johansson. At least Källström moved so I don't have to puke at the matches by watching him
ah yes good that Källström moved, not that we see much svensk football up here though
I support Malmö FF though, don't know what you say about that
I support Malmö FF though, don't know what you say about that
Kristjan said:ah yes good that Källström moved, not that we see much svensk football up here though
I support Malmö FF though, don't know what you say about that
I have nothing against Malmö other than that they are one of Hammarby's title rivals, Hammarby are shit right now, can't find the goal
Richter said:I have nothing against Malmö other than that they are one of Hammarby's title rivals, Hammarby are shit right now, can't find the goal
Linderoth is my fav coach in Sweden though. I just love his idea of the game; creativity, quick passing game and full out attack. I guess he needs a few more skilled players to implement his vision but he is getting there.
Vesa said:
The players are still too young. Most of the midfielders and attackers are about 18-22. And Hammarby needs a RVN type of striker that can score the goals that are needed
Richter said:The players are still too young. Most of the midfielders and attackers are about 18-22. And Hammarby needs a RVN type of striker that can score the goals that are needed
Well you had him but you let him go: Andreas Hermansson is still a good box player. I love Östlund's attitude, but a reliable goalscorer would be a good thing. Get that Talebwhatshisname on the cheap from AIK? Or Hoch? I think they have some talent there that never gets up and running. They are still relying on Andreas "Ohyesmyhaircutiskindagirlieandislapupgaypeoplewhenifeellike" to make it big... But Taleb or Hoch could very well hit it off if they only change clubs.
Vesa said:
We had Dede at Hammarby. The top scorer in Allsvenskan right now but someone screwed up after the last season and he left to Kalmar
Richter said:We had Dede at Hammarby. The top scorer in Allsvenskan right now but someone screwed up after the last season and he left to Kalmar
I never did understand that move. Good strikers are hard to come by, not a very bright move to give up one that you've got. I guess there are not very many young talents around at the moment. I guess foreign players are an option. I think the U21 player that signed for Sundsvall a few months ago will be a hit next year (Dahlberg? I forget the name) but besides that I cannot see many up and coming new attacking players.
Vesa said:
Haven't seen too much of Dahlberg, Dahlberg and Kalle Ljungberg are Sundsvalls big attacking hopes for the future what I have seen so far. Petter Andersson in Hammarby is improving the whole time but he needs to be good every match. Not in one match and then disappear in the next. That's the problem with all young players.
Richter said:
I guess so. I am a bit confused over Sundsvall's use of Dahlberg; he has been an attacking midfielder for the U21 squad and Umeå FC but for Sundsvall he gets to play as a striker. Talented guy, maybe not the next Zlatan but the next... Jens Fjellström
Vesa said:I guess so. I am a bit confused over Sundsvall's use of Dahlberg; he has been an attacking midfielder for the U21 squad and Umeå FC but for Sundsvall he gets to play as a striker. Talented guy, maybe not the next Zlatan but the next... Jens Fjellström
Please no, Fjellström and Ola are already too much
the answer's DMrMarcello said:
are you drunk?Vesa said:
Jacqueline_S said:
Like most people from Finland I try to stay drunk most of the time. I tell you this is not an easy undertaking but one I take very seriously. I am proud to say that with the possible exception from the Russians us Finns are the best when it comes to consuming your alchohol with speel and finesse.
Richter said:I have nothing against Malmö other than that they are one of Hammarby's title rivals, Hammarby are shit right now, can't find the goal
always had a soft spot for Hammarby.. mainly due to the hilarious Hammarby scene in Sällskapsresan (the movie, ridicilous reason I know
)also Pétur Marteinsson is playing for them now