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4. Filip Forsberg

4. Filip Forsberg

As of this writing, Filip Forsberg has played his entire career with the Nashville Predators, the organization where the Swedish Center has showcased his skills.

Forsberg debuted with Nashville after the Washington Capitals drafted him in 2012.  The Center was a First Team All-Rookie in 2014-15, scoring 63 Points, and he cracked the 50-Point mark that year and the next four seasons after.  He dipped below 50 Points in the two seasons after, but in 2021/22, Forsberg rebounded with 42 Goals, 42 Assists, and 84 Points, and emerged as the Predators' top Center in team history.  Forsberg fell to 42 Points in 2022/23 (though he only played in 50 Games), but in 2023-24, he put forth career-bests in Goals (46), Assists (46), and Points (92), and for the first time was a post-season All-Star with a Second Team Selection.  Last year, Forsberg continued to show off his scoring touch, with 76 Points, the third time he reached that level.

Still a Predator, Forsberg has provided offensive punch to the Nashville roster for years and could continue to do so for years to come.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Center
  • Acquired: Traded from the Washington Capitals for Martin Erat and Michael Latta 6/22/12.
  • Games Played: 780
  • Notable Statistics:

    318 Goals
    363 Assists 
    681 Points 
    301 PIM 
    .87 PPG 
    +13 Plus/Minus 
    368 Blocked Shots
    1,134 Hits
    606 Takeaways
    656 Giveaways
    80.5 Point Shares 

    81 Playoff Games
    31 Goals
    28 Assists 
    59 Points 
    42 PIM 
    .73 PPG 
    +4 Plus/Minus 
    50 Blocked Shots
    154 Hits
    83 Takeaways
    63 Giveaways

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Second Team All-Star (2024)
    All-Star (2015 & 2024)
    First Team All-Rookie (2015)

  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Frank J. Selke Trophy  Finishes:
    10th in 2016

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