Carl Filip Anton Forsberg, known as "Fil," is a Swedish professional ice hockey player. He is an alternate captain for the Nashville Predators, as of January 2025. The Washington Capitals drafted him, 11th overall, in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Forsberg had a successful start to his career with standout performances in international tournaments, including a silver medal at the 2011 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament and the World U18 Championships. He was named Best Forward at the 2012 World Juniors. Forsberg signed a three-year contract with the Capitals in 2012 but was loaned back to Leksands IF in Sweden for the 2012-13 season, where he helped the team return to the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
How many teams has Filip Forsberg played for?
According to the NHL, Filip Forsberg has played for two teams in the NHL - the Washington Capitals and the Nashville Predators.
Washington Capitals (2012)
According to the NHL, Filip Forsberg's tenure with the Washington Capitals was brief. The Washington Capitals drafted him, 11th overall, in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. However, he never played a game for the Capitals. Forsberg was traded to the Nashville Predators on April 3, 2013, in exchange for Martin Erat and Michael Latta. Despite being drafted by Washington, Forsberg’s professional career in the NHL began with the Predators.
Nashville Predators (2012-present)
According to the NHL, Filip Forsberg was traded to the Nashville Predators on April 3, 2013, from the Washington Capitals in exchange for Martin Erat and Michael Latta. Forsberg was originally selected in the first round of the 2012 NHL Draft by the Capitals. He had a standout junior career, including helping Sweden win silver at the 2012 IIHF World Under-18 Championship and earning the tournament's best forward award.
Forsberg made his NHL debut with the Predators in April 2013. He quickly made an impact, scoring his first NHL goal in October 2013. Forsberg achieved several milestones with Nashville, including becoming the franchise's all-time leading goal scorer in March 2022. He signed an eight-year, $68 million contract extension in July 2022 after a 42-goal, 84-point season, as per Spotrac.
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FAQ's on Filip Forsberg NHL teams
A. Filip Forsberg is 30 years old, as of Jan 2025.
A. Filip Forsberg was born on August 13, 1994.
A. Filip Forsberg plays as a left wing.
A. Filip Forsberg represents Sweden in international competitions.
A. Filip Forsberg began his playing career in 2012
