It appears the on-again, off-again career of Peter Forsberg has hit another injury roadblock.
Reports indicate doctors have told the veteran centre his injured right foot will require months of rehabilitation to get back on the ice. The Swedish star, who rejoined the Colorado Avalanche late last season, has begun the rehabilitation program but says he will be out of action until Christmas.
The 35-year-old Forsberg, who has been decimated by injuries in recent years, would like to play again this season. But Swedish newspaper Expressen is reporting that Forsberg has a muscle problem in his right foot, which has caused much of his injury troubles.
Forsberg is an unrestricted free agent and, according to the Rocky Mountain News, would prefer to re-sign with the Avalanche. However, Forsberg told Expressen that if the latest program doesn't work, ''Then I'm happy with the career I've had.''
Forsberg appeared in nine of the final 16 regular-season games, scoring with one goal and adding 13 assists. He also played in seven of the Avs' 10 playoff games and had one goal and four assists.