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Red Wings, Flyers likely favorites for NHL-bound Forsberg

Written by: Brainiac

Former Avalanche, Flyers and Predators superstar Peter Forsberg has turned down an offer to play for Modo of the Swedish Elite League and has instructed his agent, Don Baizley, to begin contract negotiations with NHL teams.

Forsberg made the announcement to Modo hours before the deadline for transfers in the Swedish hockey league. "My goal is to go back to the NHL," Forsberg told Swedish tabloid Aftonbladet.

The 34-year-old Forsberg has been sidelined with a foot and ankle injury since finishing last season with Nashville.

He has practiced with Modo in his hometown of Ornskoldsvik, raising hopes there that he would play for the team in the Swedish league. Modo sports director Erik Holmberg said that Forsberg informed the club Thursday he would not be available this season.

Forsberg told Aftonbladet that he would continue training before the Feb. 26 deadline to sign with an NHL team.

The five-time All-Star played in 57 games in 2006-07 with the Philadelphia Flyers and the Nashville Predators posting 13 goals and 55 points.

Philadelphia and Detroit are reportedly the leaders for Forsberg’s services; if he's smart he will sign with Detroit, which has a ton of Swedish players and looks to be the Cup favorite.

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