Peter Forsberg Thinks Future 'Looks Good' For Colorado Avalanche

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DENVER (CBS4) - Colorado Avalanche legend Peter Forsberg thinks the current group of Avs players is on the cusp of NHL glory.

Center Peter Forsberg of the Colorado Avalanche checks center Steve Yzerman of the Detroit Red Wings during a playoff game at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Red Wings won the game 6-0. Mandatory (credit: Robert Laberge /Allsport/Getty Images)

"I think they have most ingredients that they need to win now," said Forsberg recently.

"I have to say it looks good," he said. "I think it's going to be a fun couple of years coming up here."

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The Hockey Hall of Famer was in town playing in Joe Sakic's charity golf tournament last week.

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"I think it's great to see them win," added Forsberg. "I felt the pain there for a while," he said in regards to the Avs struggles prior to a return to the playoffs in the 2017-2018 season.

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"I think there's like 10 teams that can win now, but the Avalanche are definitely one of them."