New York Rangers Interested in Forsberg

It appears the New York Rangers are willing to take a chance on Peter Forsberg if the Flyers are willing to trade him.

According to the New York Daily News, the oft-injured Forsberg would be willing to waive his no-trade clause to join the Rangers for the playoff drive. Forsberg, whom many believe would like to remain in Philadelphia, is in the final year of a 2-year, $12 million contract which has him collecting $5.75 million this season.

While the Flyers have expressed interest in re-signing Forsberg, general manager Paul Holmgren has said if a deal cannot be worked out before the trade deadline, he would have to consider trading his star centre.

"At the trade deadline, if we didn't have something done for future years, we might just be inclined to roll the dice," Holmgren told the newspaper.

Holmgren was hoping to sit down with Forsberg's agent Don Baizley next week to try and work out a deal before the February 27 trade deadline. However, Forsberg is flying home to Sweden for the All-Star break, hoping doctors there can come up with a solution to his ongoing foot problems.