Fantastic Forsberg
Among the numerous surprises in the Nashville Predators brilliant start to this season, has been the unexpected form of 20 year old Swedish winger, Filip Forsberg. This young gun is no stranger in the NHL, but so far this season he is sure making an impression with 9 goals and 22 points already! Baring no relation at all to Avalanche legend Peter Forsberg, Filip has shown his true qualities this year and this is marking him as a possible candidate for the Calder Trophy.
Originally drafted 11th overall by the Washington Capitals back in 2012, Forsberg spent the majority of his first season playing back in Sweden for his old side Leksands IF. But a blow came when he was unexpected traded to the Predators in 2013. His progress there to start with was slow and last season he notched up only 5 points from a mere 13 NHL games (4 of which were assists). For development he was assigned to the team's AHL affiliate the Milwaukee Admirals where he fared better scoring 34 points in 47 games played.
Since his return the NHL, the Swede has been the lifeblood of what was previously a laughing stock of a team. Starting on the top line alongside James Neal and Mike Ribeiro, Forsberg is the ammo that has been firing them ahead. His key attributes come down to his impressive two-way game and his natural scoring ability. These are qualities that Nashville have been crying out for in the last few years and in this guy they have a shot a developing a real star.
Will his form continue this way? Well we sure hope so because he is finally begin to give fans in Tennessee hope which before would have been a dangerous thing. His years of already playing a high professional level in the Swedish Hockey League have made him more than ready for the big time. So far Forsberg took rookies on all stats including goals and assists, how many bookies would have put odds on that at the seasons start? Keep up the good work Filip, you're stopping us from making any more Predator related jokes!
Originally drafted 11th overall by the Washington Capitals back in 2012, Forsberg spent the majority of his first season playing back in Sweden for his old side Leksands IF. But a blow came when he was unexpected traded to the Predators in 2013. His progress there to start with was slow and last season he notched up only 5 points from a mere 13 NHL games (4 of which were assists). For development he was assigned to the team's AHL affiliate the Milwaukee Admirals where he fared better scoring 34 points in 47 games played.
Since his return the NHL, the Swede has been the lifeblood of what was previously a laughing stock of a team. Starting on the top line alongside James Neal and Mike Ribeiro, Forsberg is the ammo that has been firing them ahead. His key attributes come down to his impressive two-way game and his natural scoring ability. These are qualities that Nashville have been crying out for in the last few years and in this guy they have a shot a developing a real star.
Will his form continue this way? Well we sure hope so because he is finally begin to give fans in Tennessee hope which before would have been a dangerous thing. His years of already playing a high professional level in the Swedish Hockey League have made him more than ready for the big time. So far Forsberg took rookies on all stats including goals and assists, how many bookies would have put odds on that at the seasons start? Keep up the good work Filip, you're stopping us from making any more Predator related jokes!
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