Filip Forsberg Biography

Carl Filip Anton Forsberg, born on 13 August 1994, is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who has played as a left winger and serves as an alternate captain for the Nashville Predators in the NHL. Forsberg was selected 11th overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals before being traded to the Nashville Predators prior to playing a game for the Capitals. He earned recognition at the 2011 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament and the World U18 Championships, both held in the Czech Republic, where he contributed to Sweden’s silver medal finishes. During the 2012–13 season, Forsberg was loaned back to his former club, Leksands IF, to continue his development. He later expressed that the trade unsettled him, as it was uncommon for teams to trade first-round draft picks before the player had appeared in the NHL. After participating in one practice with the Predators, Forsberg made his NHL debut on 14 April 2013 against the Detroit Red Wings. Following a strong start with the Admirals, he was loaned to Team Sweden to compete in the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.