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Peter Forsberg says he might retire

by Michelle Finch

12026463451press1162007112806am.jpgMany online outlets are reporting that Peter Forsberg is close to retirement.

Forsberg has reportedly pulled out of the Karjala Cup after only an hour of skating, saying his ankle didn’t “feel good.”

Forsberg later allegedly told reporters everything from “I just can’t do it” to saying he “made a fool of himself.”

TSN has more retirement comments.

The Globe and Mail article has some more info as well.

According to ESPN, Detroit, Ottawa, Philadelphia, Dallas, Vancouver, Los Angeles and Colorado are all interested in Forsberg.

All my Forsberg issues aside (and there are many), I just don’t see why Ottawa, Detroit or Philly would be interested in a pricey, injury-prone player who is nearing the end of his career (and likely wants a lengthy contract). Vancouver, LA.. ok, I totally get why they’d be willing.

Either way, it may never happen. And that really sucks. No matter what you think of the guy, this is never a cool way to end your career, especially if you were looking for a Jeremy Roenick-type resurgence.

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