Modo Hockey has long been one of Sweden's great hockey factories with the likes of Peter Forsberg, the Sedin twins, Markus Naslund, and Victor Hedman all once dawning the historic crest. However, after an elimination in a relegation round robin by Filip Forsberg's former team Leksands IF, they have been relegated to the Swedish B League and their players, including Nashville Predators prospect Emil Pettersson, are being given the option to terminate their contracts.
So, depending on which Forsberg you are, you were either elated or wanted to put your fist through the wall:
All jokes aside, this summer Emil Pettersson will be one of the hottest free agents on the Swedish Hockey market after a great season for Modo in which he finished second on his team in points with 26 (12 goals and 14 assists) in 52 games.