Ripping through a few articles online. "Sean Allen" the "reporter" has this to "say" in an article about fantasy leagues and time travel, or something to that effect:
"Best-Case Fantasy Scenario: I still say Forsberg should come to Western Canada. The two places I would most like to see him end up are Edmonton or Vancouver. Regardless of where he goes, Forsberg is someone to draft in fantasy hockey; expect a ceiling of 50 games played. I like him the most with Edmonton because it would give quite a few players value. The Oilers are lacking veteran leadership on a team that is damn near overflowing with young superstar talent. I want Rob Schremp, Andrew Cogliano and Robert Nilsson learning from a Forsberg, not a Geoff Sanderson or an Ethan Moreau. The way Forsberg creates room on the ice would significantly upgrade the value I am expecting from the young phenoms in Edmonton that I am currently a bit bearish on. "
I'm not suggesting even for a second that the Oilers could nab Forsberg (or more to the point: that he would want to be nabbed),and we certainly don't need another center, but I thought this was a pretty excellent idea. Forsberg in a teaching role. Sounds good to me. Maybe offer him a coaching position next year? (He has to retire sometime soon) Would he even be interested in something like that? More limpid minds than mine, please educate. Elucidate, even.
post script: I should mention that the Dr.Z-Forsberg comparison was influenced heavily by a google image search
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