Forsberg likely won’t return this season (TSN.ca)

Don Baizley, the agent for injured NHL star Peter Forsberg, tells TSN of Canada that the former All-Star will likely not play in the NHL this season despite receiving numerous offers.

“The prospect of Peter having enough confidence in the foot-skate issue to commit to being able to play in the NHL this season isn’t where it needs to be at this moment,” Baizley told TSN. “As a result, teams are being told it is unlikely he will be able to commit to return to the NHL this season.”

TSN.ca’s Bob McKenzie also reports that should Forsberg’s foot continue to improve, he may try to aim for a 2008-2009 return instead.

Before Monday’s news, Forsberg had rejected the Ducks, Stars, Red Wings, Predators, Flames, Penguins and Sharks, which left the Flyers, Avalanche, Senators, Canucks, Blackhawks and Wild in the running for his services, according to numerous reports.