Flyers should deal Forsberg

Too bad the Flyers traded away Peter Forsberg in 1991.

But now that they finally have the man they sent packing to the Quebec Nordiques before he even laced up for an NHL game, it's time to let him go again.

When healthy, Forsberg is surely one of the best in the world. But he is often injured, makes a lot of money, and who can really be sure he will even play that much longer?

Forsberg has said himself that his lingering foot injury is the focus, that he does not want to play if he cannot play to his abilities.

Now is the time to get out and move on for the Flyers.

Of coarse, if they never would have traded him for Eric Lindros, the history of Philadelphia sports could have looked completely different over the last decade. While Lindros and his concussions turned out to be a bust in Philadelphia, Forsberg led the Colorado Avalanch (who moved from Quebec) to two Stanley Cups.

But history is history.

Bringing in Forsberg two years ago as a free agent was a fantastic move. But the Flyers did not get out of the first round of the playoffs last year.

This year, the Flyers are the worste team in the league and need a complete overhaul.

Despite injuries throughout the season, Forsberg is still attracting interest with the February 27th trade deadline. He could be what a team needs to put them over the top. And the Flyers can still ask for a lot in return.

So why not change the face of this team now when they can get something in return. If they do not, who knows what will happen with Forsber becoming a free agent after the season.

Now is the time to move on.