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07:11 AM ET 05.23 | Jonas Gustavsson, a Swedish goalie considered one of the best in the world not currently playing in the NHL, has narrowed the list of NHL teams he'll consider playing for next season. The Avalanche is one of them, and former Avs star Peter Forsberg said Denver is just the place for him. Other teams on Gustavsson's short list include Toronto, Dallas and San Jose.

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May 23, 2009  08:18 AM ET

Let's see...

What is the Lanche's biggest need right now?
Toronto could use this guy as well.
San Jose? Think this guy will start over Nabakov?
Dallas? Ditto San Jose.

May 23, 2009  08:34 AM ET

Come to Detroit.

May 23, 2009  08:54 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

Come to Detroit.

Can't right now. I'm busy.

May 23, 2009  09:34 AM ET

He will go to the Avs or Leafs, the other 2 teams have goalies.

May 23, 2009  09:58 AM ET
QUOTE(#4):

He will go to the Avs or Leafs, the other 2 teams have goalies.

Agreed, and I am hoping it is the Leafs.

May 23, 2009  11:00 AM ET

If he's the best goalie not playing in the NHL, that makes him the 31st best goalie?

May 23, 2009  12:27 PM ET
QUOTE(#6):

If he's the best goalie not playing in the NHL, that makes him the 31st best goalie?

Malkin was once labelled as the best player not playing in the NHL and that didn't make him only 601st best player in the world.

May 23, 2009  02:47 PM ET

I doubt that therre are only four teams interested, unless he`s really not that good, because a good percentage of teams would never turn down the chance to ink a 'potential starter'.

May 23, 2009  03:28 PM ET
QUOTE(#8):

I doubt that therre are only four teams interested, unless he`s really not that good, because a good percentage of teams would never turn down the chance to ink a 'potential starter'.

I first heard about this guy about a week ago. There were about 25 teams interested, and these 4 are his "short list".

May 23, 2009  03:30 PM ET

O, how I hope he comes to Colorado. If Patrick Roy takes the coaching gig, then it's a done deal. Even if he doesn't, I still think that Colorado has the best shot. Like has been said, really only Colorado and Toronto need goalies of the four. I wouldn't discount Peter Forsberg's influence. He's a DemiGod over in Sweden. We'll see what happens. It's been awhile since the hockey gods smiled on the Avs.

May 23, 2009  04:02 PM ET

I can understand the leafs but, they already have 4 goalies. Mind you, non of them have worked out very well. Maybe this kid will be the answer for the leafs the way Toskala was supposed to be.

May 23, 2009  08:10 PM ET

GO AVS!

May 23, 2009  10:40 PM ET

what about the flyers?

May 24, 2009  12:20 AM ET
QUOTE(#10):

I wouldn't discount Peter Forsberg's influence. He's a DemiGod over in Sweden. We'll see what happens. It's been awhile since the hockey gods smiled on the Avs.

True dat about Peter. He could take a dump in the middle of the Nation's Capital building and receive applause for doing so. He could be the deciding factor in this one.

May 24, 2009  12:20 AM ET

Nice avatar torque.

May 24, 2009  01:26 AM ET

his top 4 was Toronto, Colorado, San Jose, and Anaheim

as a bruins fans i hope he shows up in san jose or colorado

May 24, 2009  02:12 AM ET

Hell prob come to the sharks so they keep Thomas Greiss down in worcster

May 24, 2009  11:01 AM ET

Sign Him AVSSSSSSSSS we need a goalie and quick. hopefully he could get Sakic another cup run

May 24, 2009  03:46 PM ET
QUOTE(#18):

Sign Him AVSSSSSSSSS we need a goalie and quick. hopefully he could get Sakic another cup run

The Avs arent winning the cup in the next 2 years which is what sakic has left at most

 
May 24, 2009  05:08 PM ET

And if you guys remember a month ago Gilroy was down to the Leafs, Flyers and Devils and then signed with the Rangers so who knows.....

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