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Nashville Predators: Naming the Next Captain

By Benjamin Nixon

May 5, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber (6) against the San Jose Sharks in game four of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
May 5, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber (6) against the San Jose Sharks in game four of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nashville Predators left winger Filip Forsberg (9). Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Filip Forsberg

Forsberg has established himself as a goal scorer for the Preds. In the last two seasons, he has scored 26 and 33 goals, good for the honor of top goal scorer on the Predators each year. Sure, it helps when you can get a hat-trick two times over the span of three games.

The Predators signed the young forward to a six-year deal. Said David Poile about Forsberg, “Filip is among the most skilled, dynamic talents we’ve ever had in the organization and is an integral part of our success for the next six years and beyond.” So we at least get to see Forsberg for most of the next decade.

The offensive flash is there for Forsberg, but the jury is out on his leadership abilities as he is still young. I’d be willing to bet though if given a chance he would thrive.

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