DENVER -- Colorado Avalanche forward Peter Forsberg plans to skate for about 10 minutes on Thursday, marking his first ice time since surgery to repair tendon damage in his left foot on Jan. At the time of the surgery, Forsberg was expected to be sidelined until at least May 10, which would be the middle of the playoffs if the Avalanche advance that far. Forsberg has said he hoped to be back for the playoffs. Avalanche trainer Pat Karns said Forsberg has made a rapid recovery, but cautioned it was too soon to know if Forsberg will return ahead of schedule. "Peter is now ready to move forward with the next phase of his rehab program," Karns said Monday. "Only his tremendous work ethic off the ice and determination to play again this season made this possible.
