NHL Legend PETER FORSBERG Joined The Show - Episode 420

On Episode 420 of Spittin' Chiclets, the guys are joined by Peter Forsberg. The Hockey Hall of Famer joined the show (01:32:45) to discuss his career, his terrible injuries, winning the Stanley Cup/Gold Medal and tons more. But first, the guys open the show breaking down the craziest World Cup ever. The guys then dive into Biz vs Reaves on TNT, the Rangers, the NHL schedule and tons more. The guys wrap up the show talking NHL news from around the league and talk mental health.
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[@eggstu]

He is still my favorite player ever. His play style was so beautiful to watch. I hate ranking players over generations. But we can all agree he is special

[@ygaudreault]

Forsberg is my second favourite player ever, after Joe.

[@MultiKalmer]

The most complete player in hockey history. Thanks for having him as a guest!

[@achillesninja]

Datsyuk is. But Forsberg is good. Second or third place

[@StonedSpagooter]

I always said Sid was the perfect NHL player but he had to learn how to play that way from those that came before him. You damn rights. Forsberg was perfection. A coaches wet dream.

[@slauzon01]

strongest ever player on skates period. Nobody battled in the corners and came out with the puck like Forsberg. An absolute beast on skates. Cold hearted dirty prick on the ice when he had to.

[@aaronevans9698]

@Ironman Datsyuk wasn't physical so no he wasn't

[@sojiroseta98]

​@achillesninja if we are talking 'complete' you have to include physicality since hockey is that kind of sport, you're not about to tell me (with all due respect to the magic man) that Datsyuk is more complete as far as that side of the game, this is why ppl put Foppa at the top for all round, he could do the Datsyukian level finesse (if need be), Datsyuk could not do the Forsberg physicality (nor did he need to, but for the sake of the question at hand...) its just not realistic.

[@StonedSpagooter]

Forsberg and Datsyuk are the two most disrespected players when the GOAT talks comes up. DOMINATING the clutch and grab era is something special that we don't give enough credit to.

[@HunterMagunter]

Datsyuk easily most overrated player in NHL history, had flashes of talent and put together a solid career bur fuck off with the goat talk, he's not even a top 5 red wing all time

[@integrity101]

Lindros, Forsberg, Jagr owned the dead puck era

[@bjorncalmgren6699]

Peter Forsberg the ultimate player,warrior in hockey. Greatest of all time!

[@kevinblack16]

Forsberg was my favorite player as a kid. Always tried to emulate his game when I played. Such a legend.

[@andrewzy]

My Fav player growing up as a kid as well and im A Buffalo kid. As a kid it was Forsberg Selanne and Lafontaine

[@officialgilmore22]

That is my favorite player to ever play our great game. Loved every second of it, thanks Spittin Chiclets for this great interview! Forsberg is the number one person on earth that I want to meet someday!

[@Boxinghockey23]

Nothing brings more of a smile to my face than seeing Peter 😄

[@benjaminarends8964]

I mean, wouldn't mind watching him lay someone out then deke through a couple players and rip one home either

[@jonasn1234]

Forsberg, What a player! Best of the best.

[@jmarx3943]

Love Forsberg. Easily one of the best players to ever step onto the ice, and one of the most fun to watch. He was the ONLY reason the flyers won the 2 home games in the 2006 first round playoff series against Buffalo

[@benjaminarends8964]

He had such a unique style; almost played like a Canadian with the roughness then paired with the silky Euro hands and shot

[@tonyhedberg]

An absolute beast! Skilled and mean!

[@MrBlueberryToke]

Finally, the GOAT himself 🙌

[@CipherSerpico]

2:15:05 - _In that year,_ He averaged 1.25 points per game. Crosby averaged 1.26 The next season, Forsberg averaged .96 ppg despite missing a 1/3 of the season due to injuries. The next season, despite being forced to retire because of injuries-He was #1 in the League, averaging 1.56 ppg. This dude was playing on one foot, and he was still the #1 player in the World.

[@hampuskjellin3127]

Its insane how humble Peter still is talking about his own career... In my mind if he went without the injuries for so long he would be rated waaaaay much higher by people but still had such a amazing career.

[@ryanjacob3338]

Yeah by players and huge hockey fans of that era he is as highly rated as anyone though. So that counts for plenty. The guy was everything, possession, +/-, clutch, scoring, playmaking, physicality, smarts. May be the best I've ever seen.

[@Looch1717]

Deep inside he is still that shy northern kid from a small town

[@Conada1002]

Seen him live in 97. FUCK, that Avs team was loaded. Guy is a legend. Smart, tough, skilled, a warrior. A winner. Period

[@noahg7858]

Moved me to tears at the end, beautiful words by whit, hold your loved ones tight and be there for someone even if you don’t think they’d be there for you

[@pdubb4]

Forsberg was the best player in the " clutch and grab " era

[@slauzon01]

Among the 5 best. Mario, Lindros, Bure, Forsberg and Jagr ate through the clutch and grab era.

[@dbecker33]

NHL 98 Cover Athlete PETER FORSBERG!

[@freedomdeadincanada5216]

Peter Forsberg was great Avs I loved watching him every game

[@patrickmattes4935]

Peter Forsberg is an Absolute Legend! 1 of my fav non-Blackhawks players. [Spittin' Chiclets = Mandatory Advanced Hockey Knowledge and Entertainment.]

[@liquid9059]

FOPPA we love you ! Watched all your games !

[@K0kal_]

No more double "helloooooo everybody", thank you Grinellli

[@desperate4dopamine]

He left it so y’all can cry some more but now I guess he got sick of seeing grown adults cry about it lol cause that’s why we watch the videos anyways… the intro

[@iceman.46]

@@desperate4dopamine sonk

[@K0kal_]

@@desperate4dopamine I'm actually only 13 years old so you're the grown adult crying about it

[@MrPhilionaire]

@@desperate4dopamine relevant username

[@lovelyrat33]

@@desperate4dopamine he shouldnt even be there🤣 nobody understand half of what he is saying🤦‍♂️

[@johnlarue3163]

How forsberg was so good and so productive through the injuries is truly amazing. Bobby Orr esq. And guess which two jerseys are hanging in my closet lol

[@phillytheflyerable]

And through a low scoring era with no penalty rules..

[@johnlarue3163]

@@phillytheflyerable I'm watching highlights and they're just slashing the shit out of each other all the time. Good ol days we call them now lol

[@scottyfaay2064]

Peter forsberg was so much fun to watch.. thanks for the interview!!

[@garycogswell5499]

Turns out Forsberg is a pretty cool cat. What a coo to get him on to share his story. Well done!

[@insertlastname]

What a legend

[@ssmith87]

I’m a penguins fan and of course we were pretty spoiled in the 90s but oh my goodness was the Colorado avalanche of Fantin to watch throughout the 90s and early 2000s. Forsberg was one of my favorite players. What a bummer that he had to retire early. Glad you guys got him on the pod.

[@tyyferrone2433]

O MY GOD WHAT AN INTERVEW🔥🔥

[@tyyferrone2433]

Absolute beauty

[@MLTHLA]

Absolute beauty of a player, thank you for all of those years!

[@iceman.46]

2:44:22 Thank you guys for the community you provide and the attention you give to mental health awareness and these sorts of things. I’ve been with Chiclets since episode 21 and I can say for sure you guys have helped me through some awful times. Keep your heads up everyone and stay positive!!! Happy Holidays to everyone 🏒🏒

[@CNGolfTV]

I think Foppa is a top 3 player all time if it weren’t for the injuries. Dude was so skillful and naturally talented. Glad I got to see him play in person in my life.

[@jordanstreib3898]

True or at least best euro with Lidstrom,Jagr,Selanne. Most people's 1. Gretzky 2. Lemieux 3. Bobby Orr 4. Geordie Howe 5-12 interchangeable to me obviously Ovi and sid.

[@Violencegod61]

No way top 3 all time...maybe top 3 from Europe 🇪🇺

[@anul6801]

My opinion after going thru stats calculated ice time factor in plus minus etc at his peak was is just as good as Lemieux. Lindros. Jagr etc. But due to playstyle I prefer Foppa.

[@faisalshab1]

@@anul6801 Lindros and Jagr yes; his peak was on their level but Lemieux was at a whole different level.

[@anul6801]

@@faisalshab1 In 1989 Lemieux had an estimated ice time of 26+ minutes. Divide his stats with that and give him something like 21 min. Then you should factor in the average goals per game from that season and compare it with today (medium) or Forsbergs peak (02 playoffs until 04) it was all time low by then. Also go check the adjusted plus minus for teams and im assure you the gap is minimal. That is for peak alone and not prime. But at his best Forsberg is very underrated. He did pass the eye test too. For all time my brain say McDavid is the best but my heart will always be with Foppa. Nothing wrong in picking other players aswell you could make a case for a lot of them depending on what you care about the most and how long stretches of peak play you consider valid. I for example look at Foppas best strech including all playoffs from 02 intill injuries broke him in like game 20-30 or so in the high scoring 05/06 season. I have done the same for Cosby from the later half of the 09/10 season with all playoffs included until 13 and he had slightly better scoring but the Foppa had the edge on him in adjusted plus minus for team. I dont blame people picking Crosby either but many players from the top come a lot closer when you start to look into such things. Another one of note: both Gretzky and Lemieux had Paul Coffeey during their best scoring seasons. That is exactly like if McDavid and Karlsson got to play together during this season. Do you think McDavids stats would increase or decrease by having this version of Karlsson on his team? I see McDavid being even more dominant than now. Have a good day

[@davidbrock1565]

Never an Avalanche fan but always loved Forsberg one of the most complete players to ever lace em up!

[@jordanstreib3898]

One of my top 5 fav players all time! You have to get Iggy on

[@lukestewart1577]

Peter forsberg has ascended into the dude. Could play jeff bridges role in a sequel

[@KurtMGibbs]

Great interview with a legend! Also, it's funny to hear the complaints about pro games and commercial breaks when every 2 minutes a commercial cuts into your KZbin channel.

[@aerodynamic6560]

HOLY SHIT FORSBERGGGGGGGGG

[@matt-fontaine96]

Peter looks like The Dude

[@sebastianandersson8093]

FYI, Foppa won the tv-show in Sweden. On pure fucking will. It was great to see. The show is called "Mästarnas mästare" translated to "Champion of champions". He also came 2nd in a show called Superstars that is similar to Mästarnas mästare.

[@le9335]

Great finish to the show by Whit. All you guys make every week better and full of laughs. When I see a new pod is up it immediately puts me in a good mood. On top of all that, you guys care about people. As a listener I can’t pay you back personally besides leaving a comment and thumbs up on here. Wish you and your families a happy holiday and a great 2023. Thanks for the laughs this year.

[@scottelement]

You guys really let me down by not having Stevie Bong Rips on Episode 420. Such a missed opportunity

[@HunterMagunter]

Really cringe

[@scottelement]

…So is a grown adult using “cringe”, Hunter

[@HunterMagunter]

@@scottelement it's a word in the dictionary for a reason, would you rather me use queer?

[@scottelement]

@@HunterMagunter Yeah, so is pigeon. Yet you decided to sound like a teenage girl. Congratulations!

[@HunterMagunter]

@@scottelement your last name is a dialect that almost nobody understand, congrats

[@alu.304]

Foppa is a fucking LEGEND💪🏻 Dude was the first Violent Swede and the Absolute Hero of the Clutch n Grab Era🙏🏻🤘🏻 Love me some Pink Whitney👍

[@Scrolt89]

Foresberg looks like the "The dude "

[@straightcashhomey1261]

Favorite player ever

[@bretbuck8173]

Imagine going to a senior hockeey game, taking it easy then forsberg hops on the ice 😅 id quit lol

[@51Dixon1]

Hi Foppa! 👑👑👑

[@andrewzy]

The Best Power Forward to ever play the game and my fav player of all time. Maybe Fotsberg will play a role in Shoresy next lol

[@sniperovski]

Does whit ever not ramble on about his golf rounds like anyone cares? Side note: good shit getting Forsberg 🐐

[@willh6226]

Love RA, thanks boys on makin the intro flow better

[@chrisod22]

Forsberg > Crosby

[@sportsgamer2342]

You wish, Crosby has put up much better numbers and is a 3x cup winner. Forsberg is a hall of famer but he’s not on his level

[@michaelfiorina]

Biz was killin it this pod

[@LorentzHallMusic]

The goat!

[@jpcleveland1265]

The excitement you’ve created around BDB is incredible. I’m in a state where you can’t get one and I’m fiending for one

[@zkid001]

Cards? Im out of loop

[@Kirneh63]

I remember watching the series against LA where Peter ruptured his spleen. I recall def Mattias Norström of LA Kings constantly checking Peter in the corners pushing him to his knees and continuing checking him again and again, game after game. I think that's what finally ruptured his spleen....

[@jeditechniques]

Episode 420 is about a legendary Colorado player 🤔

[@johnkennedy5081]

Totally agree with Biz!!!!!!! Scrap the tv timeout!!

[@Lawomenshoops]

That pillow fight with Igor was comical!!

[@AndrewOS83]

Happy Holidays to the whole Chiclets crew on BOTH sides of the Mic. Fans and Favourites alike. All the best for 2023 gang. Also... I'm on the North side of the American/Canadian border. That IS how you fucking spell "favourite". Take care friends!

[@bradhughes8814]

I loved Noeson when he was with the Devils, awesome guy

[@ludvigbergseije4649]

Would be a amazing golf match, Sandbaggers against Peter Forsberg and Joe Sakic! Wow

[@skoal91]

one of the best to ever play, fuckin rights boys

[@maxairjordan1]

Should’ve had Stevie Y for ep 420! Lol Great pod boys!

[@mylesgoodwin2017]

"...oh, no you try that." 🤣

[@TeamExtreme2012]

Anyone else hear a massive bong rip at 2:02:43 ?

[@baileytoulouse18]

LMAOOO

[@fresh2deffkicksfresh2deffi84]

The three F's " I think they're fugezi, I don't give a flying fuck " Best quote of the podcast 👏

[@slimrick]

I'm glad biz got that TPB question there

[@AKA_Keegs]

G is a young G. Love that guy

[@sojiroseta98]

FOPPA!!!! My holy trinity of hockey: 1) Mario 2)Foppa 3)Teemu 💯

[@tbd14]

God damn I love Whit

[@timmypierce5510]

Intro is soo much better. Didn’t watch on YT for a while cuz of that intro.

[@MattO2112]

420? Nice

[@GuerillaGrodd]

No Stevie Bong Rips for episode 420????

[@420Emmure]

Forsberg looks like one of the MythBusters.

[@infinite9100]

Anyone else grow up rocking Easton sticks with the Forsberg curve?

[@Itzwapusk]

How can I find that intro beat. It’s so sick 🔥

[@nuvve8159]

I really love you guys... i saw your sandbaggers match with Teemu. I live in CDC (abbreviated on purpose), and have played with teemu a few times. Me and Teemu are the only winnipegers living in CDC (lol). I also played hockey growing up. The hitting and fighting I never cared for. It's what got me out of hockey. And it turns off more people than it attracts. The old school mentality of hockey has to go. It's so bush league. I would much rather see a really nice goal than Paul Kariya get lit up by Scott Stevens. I remember when I played, I was absolutely frightened to cut across the middle like Kariya did. It's absolutely why i quit hockey. Even now while I play in the beer league, I'm petrified every time anyone tries to cut across the middle. Gretzky probably retired because he was absolutely getting killed out there. I remember when Messier hit Gretzky from behind. It looked awful. My opinion is that eventually hitting will completely disappear in the NHL.

[@CKC298]

Fopa!!!!

[@theodorebelmont7922]

I agree with Biz. No back to backs and no 3 in 4 nights.

[@mike.d.8]

Hey boys, the beer finder doesn't work for Canada. Can you share where it available? Specifically Alberta.

[@africanchild7366]

Sergeant Liquor usually carries the chiclets/barstool stuff

[@notsamelliott..]

I don’t think it’s in Canada yet.. could be wrong though. I’m in Ontario and got some in Michigan

[@mattschanne9696]

Torts is doing something right with Hayes considering he’s having his best statistical scoring season in his career.

[@woosteppa7017]

Just smoked 3 bowls with hash in honour of episode 420

[@desperate4dopamine]

Lol but did you stay awake for the whole thing?

[@Snipes-76]

Wake N Bake

[@woosteppa7017]

@@desperate4dopamine 😴

[@capt.obvious9058]

Woah ! Easy there Bob Marley

[@theodorebelmont7922]

Love it

[@kazzer221]

It’s been a “World Wind” with this guy 30:51

[@UltraViolence90]

Fantom FTM FANTOM 😮😮😮

[@TheBraiedys]

A big Reason my wife watches hockey over football on tv is because football has constant commercials. Agree fully with you biz

[@joealb5221]

Song at the beginning and end ??

[@Mattius14]

There's also the problem with commercials that marketing is somehow just okay with less than 1% of viewers actually ever buying their product. It's the most inefficient waste of money in the World, but big business just eats the cost because of the perceived lack of alternative. Meanwhile we as a society are paying the price by being absolutely inundated by content that is engineered to be as manipulative to us as possible.

[@jakegetson651]

I think RA's shopify ad took up half of the podcast

[@superman6210]

Foppa!

[@alexanderandersen1214]

A Theo Fleury interview would be unreal

[@Noah-ip8ms]

1:13:30 great idea so teams cant just tank there way through. They have to play and earn the number 1 overall pick

[@richrynberk8026]

Is big deal brew available in Massachusetts???

[@GrapesBurner]

Rear Admiral Rum

[@evangrossman7546]

Loved him in Dahmer.

[@lllumi]

We need Rick rowley on the pod

[@Xavii_editzz]

You know what pisses me off as a Boston based hockey player, case in point Bruins vs Ottawa in 2017 playoffs, is they only call the offsides review after a goal is scored if a coach wants to dispute offsides it should be immediate not after the production of a goal There should be a 5 second rule after the player crosses the blue line then no dice!

[@jamesross5008]

🍷winey Whitt.

[@griffisjm]

I get that it's a "players podcast" but if you can say before a coach ever walks into a locker room "well he's gonna hate that guy", then there's a problem. With both the coach and definitely the player.

[@Xavii_editzz]

Best Team in the NHL should get the best pick in the draft that would motivate franchises to strive to be better

[@theodorebelmont7922]

It basically happened in the 70s with Montreal

[@desperate4dopamine]

They want more tv time outs so too lines can rest and SCORE MORE GOALS. Since that’s the issue… more goals

[@saltywingsandavsfan]

FOPPA

[@Philippe8876]

We can see that Bizz isn't a Quebec lover lmao

[@andrwp19]

Biz complaining about commercial breaks on a show with a bunch of commercials and ad reads the whole show!😂 still love the show but kind of funny.

[@MrMadmarc0322]

I think we all agree. It's time. Get Mario Lemieux on here please