"Peter Forsberg scored a hat trick! Keep in mind that it was in an exhibition game. Nonetheless, Forsberg's team, which includes several Swedish NHL stars, beat Luleo, a Swedish elite-level team, 11-4, on Tuesday. It was Forsberg's first time playing since the Avs were eliminated by Detroit in the second round of the playoffs in April. "He moved around without any problem, and he looked pretty fresh," Swedish national coach Bengt-Ake Gustafsson told the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. Forsberg, 35, said last month he did not expect to be able to play in the NHL until Christmas at the earliest because of lingering foot problems. But Forsberg's physician, Dr. Bertil Romanus, told the Swedish media he is optimistic about Forsberg playing again. Forsberg, a free agent, has said he only wants to play for the Avalanche if he does return to the NHL."