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Avalanche need a hint from Forsberg
The Colorado Avalanche would appreciate a hint from star center Peter Forsberg, currently on sabbatical, as to his plans. If he isn't coming back this season, they could scour the trade market for an elite forward such as Tony Amonte, currently at a contract impasse with Chicago. Colorado's anemic offense has produced just seven goals in its past seven games, two in its past 49 power plays. While the burden falls squarely on the forwards, an inability to move the puck quickly by the defense has hamstrung Joe Sakic and Co. up front. Defenseman Martin Skoula , expected to assume a major role since Raymond Bourque's retirement, has been disappointing. The Stanley Cup champions probably miss Bourque right now even more than Forsberg.
Canucks GM trades for Trevor LindenVancouver Canucks general manager Brian Burke looked to a rosy past last weekend by trading for former captain Trevor Linden, who had been languishing in Washington.Linden hasn't scored more than 18 goals since 1995-96, but he is beloved in Vancouver as a member of the 1994 team that took the Canucks to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final. Linden can be a valuable asset if he fully commits to becoming a Bobby Holik -kind of stopper, playing against top lines and creating offense out of defense. This is hard work, but a rededicated Linden might be up for it. The center, who was made an alternate captain upon his return, played his first game with grinding wingers Trent Klatt and Matt Cooke , an indication coach Marc Crawford envisions exactly that role for Linden.
Ottawa's White proving he can playAn NHL adage is little men have to prove they can play while big men have to prove they can't. In Ottawa, one of the NHL's pint-size players, Todd White , is proving he definitely can.White, generously listed at 5-10, leads the Senators with seven goals and has a splendid plus nine rating. White grew up in Kanata, site of the Senators' rink, but he seemed to sneak below their radar last season, playing just 16 games for Ottawa. Indeed in parts of five seasons with three different teams, White, a top scorer in college and the minors, had played a total of just 62 NHL games. If he continues his strong play, White will be a hometown fixture. Sports Illustrated senior writer Michael Farber covers the NHL beat for the magazine and is a regular contributor to CNNSI.com.
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