Peter Forsberg? Legacy?

FreudSaysYoMama · 03-22-2012, 09:55 PM

Im not the most avid hockey fan, but I always loved Peter Forsberg. Especially when he was on the flyers.

I remember him being absolutely amazing.

Just wondering where the true hockey followers have him ranked all time. Doesn't have to be a numerical ranking. just trying to get a concept of how good he was.

Elite? Great? Very Good?

Any opinions are welcomed

jubei777 · 03-22-2012, 10:03 PM

I'm voting great.

newton615 · 03-22-2012, 10:43 PM

maybe a year or two elite otherwise great

ilovethelakings · 03-22-2012, 11:08 PM

I'd go with elite for the most part.

WilsonValdez · 03-22-2012, 11:15 PM

When healthy, most certainly Elite. When hampered by injuries (which was sadly a lot), great.

natbornkiller · 03-22-2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by WilsonValdez

When healthy, most certainly Elite. When hampered by injuries (which was sadly a lot), great.

sorry when i think elite
gretzky lemeuix gordie and orr
next tier bellow yes

ilovethelakings · 03-22-2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by natbornkiller

sorry when i think elite
gretzky lemeuix gordie and orr
next tier bellow yes

They are beyond elite. They reached hockey godhood.

FreudSaysYoMama · 03-22-2012, 11:31 PM

So like all time list, what're we talking about - top 20 - 40???

ilovethelakings · 03-22-2012, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FreudSaysYoMama

So like all time list, what're we talking about - top 20 - 40???

Not top 20 for sure. I could easily think of 20 players I would put ahead of him.

BAMBAM · 03-22-2012, 11:47 PM

The problem with Foresberg was he couldn't stay healthy for a full season. He was a better then a point per game player when healthy but he missed so much time in his career that his numbers aren't anywhere near where they could have been. Kind of ironic that he was traded for a guy who was also tremendous but not what he could have been due to injuries - Eric Lindros.

I hope he and Eric get into the HOF some day because they both were GREAT players when healthy. I'd have them both in my top 15 because they played enough seasons and I don't think it's fair to penalize a player because of injuries when they were able to dominate games when healthy.

WilsonValdez · 03-23-2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by natbornkiller

sorry when i think elite
gretzky lemeuix gordie and orr
next tier bellow yes

I would consider Elite as one of the top 3 players in the league, at his time. I definitely think he fit that mold (when he was healthy).

pch_1427 · 03-23-2012, 12:10 AM

Gretzky, Lemieux and them are legends. Foppa is definitely elite! Just don't think about his NHL days, but his international career as well. He scored one of the biggest international goals for his country in the '94 olympics.

But I will forever remember him for this game: The Greatest Comeback in Avalanche History - YouTube

Army19K · 03-23-2012, 12:16 AM

Honestly, I couldnt call him elite, I would list Sakic ahead of him, more complete player.

pch_1427 · 03-23-2012, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Army19K

Honestly, I couldnt call him elite, I would list Sakic ahead of him, more complete player.

why not forsberg elite with sakic? both were elite. Even with all the injuries he was still one of the best. him and sakic were one of the best combos ever...

Army19K · 03-23-2012, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by pch_1427

why not forsberg elite with sakic? both were elite. Even with all the injuries he was still one of the best. him and sakic were one of the best combos ever...

Oh I agree with one of the best combos, I just think Forsberg didnt do it long enough to be elite, JMO

BroncosFAN#1 · 03-23-2012, 02:40 AM

I have met Forsberg a few times when I was like 16-17 years old and the Avalanche did their preseason stuff down here in Colorado Springs. I knew what hotel they stayed at so would go there and talk to them after practices and before they went to the Broadmoor to golf. He was always really laid back and chill. I loved watching him play, he had so much power and stickhandling skills. I have pictures of me with a lot of the Avs players from back then. Watching Peter Forsberg when the Avs were winning cups was something to see. Hes the reason i got into hockey. I will have a biased opinion but I would say the higher end of great. I think Gabriel Landeskog can be a lot like Peter Forsberg but its way to early to tell right now. Peter should be in the HOF though, dude was a beast and a great talent.

FreudSaysYoMama · 03-23-2012, 07:33 AM

I followed the Aves strictly because of forsberg. I always thought sakic was more of a scorer while forsberg was more a complete player.

Army19K · 03-23-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FreudSaysYoMama

I followed the Aves strictly because of forsberg. I always thought sakic was more of a scorer while forsberg was more a complete player.

Cant be a complete player if you cant stay on the ice, I know it is not completely his fault, his playing style was not sustainable though, . but it factors into someones legacy, to me and alot of people

rizzeedizzee · 03-24-2012, 06:57 PM

Forsberg was a superb talent who made other players around him better. He also was not entirely one dimensional in that he had a good +/- and chipped in with PIMs too.

In terms of forwards who entered the NHL in the last 20 years, he's certainly in the top 10, perhaps top 5. If you're looking for a current comparison, think of the creativity of Giroux mixed with the hockey sense and ice vision of Henrik Sedin, except even better.

aether · 04-04-2012, 01:30 AM

Absolutely amazing before he got injured. I really thought he could have had a better career then Jagr

ChevyMotor21 · 04-06-2012, 09:09 PM

followed his whole career! he is a lock!

03-22-2012, 09:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
FreudSaysYoMama Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 187	Peter Forsberg? Legacy? Im not the most avid hockey fan, but I always loved Peter Forsberg. Especially when he was on the flyers. I remember him being absolutely amazing. Just wondering where the true hockey followers have him ranked all time. Doesn't have to be a numerical ranking. just trying to get a concept of how good he was. Elite? Great? Very Good? Any opinions are welcomed

03-22-2012, 10:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
newton615 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: boston Posts: 3,153 newton6151	maybe a year or two elite otherwise great __________________ In Bill We Trust

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ilovethelakings Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Up on a hill with a signal. Posts: 10,846 I know a place where you can say and post what you want. Don't be afraid to ask me for more info.	I'd go with elite for the most part. __________________ Looking for A&G, Goodwin, Gypsy Queen, Champ's etc minis and Topps Olympic relics, pins, etc. for my daughter and refractors for my son Personal GU's Favs: Kings, Angels, Broncos, Packers, Steelers, international teams Today I can truly say I am a fan of the Kings of the NHL

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WilsonValdez Temporarily Suspended Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: BENGOZZI, some arabic place Posts: 8,322 wilsonvaldez	When healthy, most certainly Elite. When hampered by injuries (which was sadly a lot), great. __________________ I do NOT deal in opinions; everything I say is TRUTH. IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE 110% TRUTH IN UR FACE then do not read my posts!!!* *If u do not read my posts, ur probably a scammer!

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BAMBAM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 8,395	The problem with Foresberg was he couldn't stay healthy for a full season. He was a better then a point per game player when healthy but he missed so much time in his career that his numbers aren't anywhere near where they could have been. Kind of ironic that he was traded for a guy who was also tremendous but not what he could have been due to injuries - Eric Lindros. I hope he and Eric get into the HOF some day because they both were GREAT players when healthy. I'd have them both in my top 15 because they played enough seasons and I don't think it's fair to penalize a player because of injuries when they were able to dominate games when healthy. __________________ IF YOU CAN'T TAKE AN HONEST REPLY THEN DON'T ASK. ALWAYS BUYING '97 LEGENDS AUTOS OR H.O.F. AUTO NEEDS

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jubei777 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,148 jubei777	I'm voting great.

03-22-2012, 11:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
FreudSaysYoMama Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 187	So like all time list, what're we talking about - top 20 - 40???

03-23-2012, 12:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
pch_1427 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: U.S. of A. Posts: 2,720	Gretzky, Lemieux and them are legends. Foppa is definitely elite! Just don't think about his NHL days, but his international career as well. He scored one of the biggest international goals for his country in the '94 olympics. But I will forever remember him for this game: The Greatest Comeback in Avalanche History - YouTube

03-23-2012, 12:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
Army19K Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 1,135	Honestly, I couldnt call him elite, I would list Sakic ahead of him, more complete player. __________________ My signatures have been known to cause rage filled PMs with pictures of cards to make me feel bad

03-23-2012, 02:40 AM	#16 (permalink)
BroncosFAN#1 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Alliance NE (not by choice) Posts: 6,253 ElwayisGod Lakesports	I have met Forsberg a few times when I was like 16-17 years old and the Avalanche did their preseason stuff down here in Colorado Springs. I knew what hotel they stayed at so would go there and talk to them after practices and before they went to the Broadmoor to golf. He was always really laid back and chill. I loved watching him play, he had so much power and stickhandling skills. I have pictures of me with a lot of the Avs players from back then. Watching Peter Forsberg when the Avs were winning cups was something to see. Hes the reason i got into hockey. I will have a biased opinion but I would say the higher end of great. I think Gabriel Landeskog can be a lot like Peter Forsberg but its way to early to tell right now. Peter should be in the HOF though, dude was a beast and a great talent. __________________ REALLY LOOKING FOR JOHN ELWAY, TERRELL DAVIS, CHAMP BAILEY, AND FORMER HUSKERS. ALSO WANT NICE PATCH CARDS OF ANY PLAYERBUCKET---http://s919.photobucket.com/albums/ad31/Lake_sportsmem/GO_BRONCOS/Trade%20or%20sell/High%20End/ I AM BETWEEN 2 STATES EVERY WEEK SO SOMETIMES THERE IS A DELAY IN SHIPPING. IF ITS A PROBLEM PLEASE DONT DEAL WITH ME.

03-23-2012, 07:33 AM	#17 (permalink)
FreudSaysYoMama Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 187	I followed the Aves strictly because of forsberg. I always thought sakic was more of a scorer while forsberg was more a complete player.

03-24-2012, 06:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
rizzeedizzee Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 70	Forsberg was a superb talent who made other players around him better. He also was not entirely one dimensional in that he had a good +/- and chipped in with PIMs too. In terms of forwards who entered the NHL in the last 20 years, he's certainly in the top 10, perhaps top 5. If you're looking for a current comparison, think of the creativity of Giroux mixed with the hockey sense and ice vision of Henrik Sedin, except even better.

04-04-2012, 01:30 AM	#20 (permalink)
aether Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 83	Absolutely amazing before he got injured. I really thought he could have had a better career then Jagr

04-06-2012, 09:09 PM	#21 (permalink)
ChevyMotor21 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 20	followed his whole career! he is a lock! __________________ http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg846/scaled.php?server=846&filename=sandrasaunders.jpg&res=medium

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