Everyone's favorite trade acquisition has just gotten paid. This is a fantastic deal, it's as simple as that.
The Nashville Predators announced today that they have locked up forward Filip Forsberg to a six-year, $36 million deal ($6 million AAV). Forsberg, acquired from the Capitals in exchange for Martin Erat, will remain a Predator until 2022.
Nashville, Tenn. (June 27, 2016) – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced Monday that the club has signed forward Filip Forsberg to a six-year, $36 million contract. Forsberg will make $6 million each season from 2016-17 to 2021-22.