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07:30 AM ET 11.23 | Markus Naslund is the last guy who thought he'd be making a comeback. After stepping away from the NHL in May, the 36-year-old rarely thought about hockey and was plenty busy with the construction of a new house in his hometown of Ornskoldsvik, Sweden. But his plans started to change during a recent conversation with Peter Forsberg. The two old friends discussed the struggles of Modo, the local Swedish Elite League team, and felt compelled to try and help -- by volunteering their services. Just like that, Naslund was on the comeback trail.

Toronto Sun

Markus Naslund, Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Markus Naslund, Mitchell Layton/Getty Images

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November 23, 2009  08:55 AM ET
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Naslund still has the touch....I know he was on the radar of a lot of Pens fans over the summer.

November 23, 2009  09:13 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:55 AM ET  11.23 by shafnutz05

Naslund still has the touch....I know he was on the radar of a lot of Pens fans over the summer.

How could he have been on the Pen's radar? he was still under contract with NY. He retired with another year left in his contract and saved them 4 million in cap space. Were you going to trade someone for him?

November 23, 2009  09:21 AM ET
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Originally posted 09:13 AM ET  11.23 by STDelicious

How could he have been on the Pen's radar? he was still under contract with NY. He retired with another year left in his contract and saved them 4 million in cap space. Were you going to trade someone for him?

Sorry...I meant last summer (as in 2008). Coffee still hasn't kicked in.

November 23, 2009  10:24 AM ET
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Beating Sweden just got easier.

November 23, 2009  01:17 PM ET
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Originally posted 10:24 AM ET  11.23 by bostongm

Beating Sweden just got easier.

I don't know they only have to play at a high level for 17 days not a gruelling 6 1/2 month season + playoffs +travel
.

November 23, 2009  01:36 PM ET
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This story came out at least two weeks ago, I think T&R is a little slow.

November 23, 2009  01:43 PM ET
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Originally posted 01:36 PM ET  11.23 by Argos: JIGGY!

This story came out at least two weeks ago, I think T&R is a little slow.

A little slow? The Leafs' win against the Caps has obviously made you soft.

November 23, 2009  01:55 PM ET
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Oh, no! Another "Sweed coming out of retirement" rumor! What a sweedie!

November 23, 2009  02:49 PM ET
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Originally posted 01:55 PM ET  11.23 by DCruiser

Oh, no! Another "Sweed coming out of retirement" rumor! What a sweedie!

ha!

November 23, 2009  06:52 PM ET
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Originally posted 10:24 AM ET  11.23 by bostongm

Beating Sweden just got easier.

Woo sliver or bronze for usa ????

November 23, 2009  08:55 PM ET
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Originally posted 06:52 PM ET  11.23 by Army of Adam

Woo sliver or bronze for usa ????

Bronze for Canuckistan.

At best.

November 24, 2009  12:07 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:55 PM ET  11.23 by Hank Kingsley

Bronze for Canuckistan.At best.

Gold medal game at worst.

November 24, 2009  05:08 AM ET
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Comedian ur a toolbag...Naslund isnt playing in the Olympics, only for Modo. Forsberg, Naslund, and Sundstrom decided to play for FREE for their hometeam ...and to "get the boys back together. Here's a familiar quote for ya..."Get some FACTS, and come back and see me"

November 24, 2009  05:11 AM ET
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and FYI, Forsberg is trying to get Dan Hinote to come play for MODO too. Another FYI, Forsberg and Naslund are long time friends, they grew up on the same street together when they were kids...so talking one of ur buds into playin hockey shouldnt be too hard. and how do I know this you ask......?

November 24, 2009  05:13 AM ET
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I know this because my old man's (ULF) co worker (Leo) grew up on the same street as Foppa och Nasy....and is good friends with them....consider this INSIDER information.
And "beating Sweden just got easier" ha! Stikc to throwing chairs off of the balcony of ur hotel rooms....I got one word for ya....LUNDQVIST.

SUG MIG FITA

November 24, 2009  09:57 AM ET
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Originally posted 12:07 AM ET  11.24 by bostongm

Gold medal game at worst.

It's OK to be wrong, you should be used to it by now?

November 24, 2009  09:57 AM ET
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Originally posted 05:13 AM ET  11.24 by RedBeard21

consider this INSIDER information.

BFD.

November 24, 2009  10:04 AM ET
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Originally posted 05:08 AM ET  11.24 by RedBeard21

Comedian ur a toolbag...Naslund isnt playing in the Olympics, only for Modo. Forsberg, Naslund, and Sundstrom decided to play for FREE for their hometeam ...and to "get the boys back together. Here's a familiar quote for ya..."Get some FACTS, and come back and see me"

Oops..i forgot..Naslunds not good enough to make the Swedish team.

November 24, 2009  10:05 AM ET
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Originally posted 09:57 AM ET  11.24 by Hank Kingsley

It's OK to be wrong, you should be used to it by now?

Canada vs Russia in the Finals!

 
November 24, 2009  10:08 AM ET
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Originally posted 05:13 AM ET  11.24 by RedBeard21

I know this because my old man's (ULF) co worker (Leo) grew up on the same street as Foppa och Nasy....and is good friends with them....consider this INSIDER information. And "beating Sweden just got easier" ha! Stikc to throwing chairs off of the balcony of ur hotel rooms....I got one word for ya....LUNDQVIST.SUG MIG FITA

I dont know wether to call the doc to double your meds or call the police. Can anyone other than yourself see your best friend?

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