His name is Forsberg. He is from Sweden. And he is among the National Hockey League's scoring stars. He is Filip Forsberg, whose season is sparking memories of Peter Forsberg.
They aren't related, although Filip modeled his game on Peter's … and the results are similar.
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Forsberg, a 2012 first-round pick by the Washington Capitals, is now making an impact as a rookie with the Nashville Predators. He centers the top line for the top team in the NHL's Central Division and is a top contender for the Calder Trophy.
What more could a team ask from a rookie?
As the NHL examines its trophy races, it has Forsberg as pace-setter among rookies. And for good reason.
"Once you see him play, you aren't surprised," teammate James Neal said. "Coming in and not knowing him, and then seeing how good he was right from Day One in camp, I knew he'd be right there as a rookie of the year. His ability to shoot the puck and score goals; you don't see that every day. He's got such a great release and he can score from anywhere on the ice."
Peter Forsberg had 50 points in 47 games with the old Quebec Nordiques in 1994-95, a season shortened a lockout. Like Filip, he was traded before playing his first NHL game. The Philadephia Flyers included him in the Eric Lindros package.
Before Peter the Great was finished, he won two Stanley Cups with the Avs in a Hall of Fame career. His rookie season secured him the Calder Trophy. And yes, he played for the Preds during his career.
The Predators are making hay on their Filip Forsberg trade, a 2013 deadline deal that sent Martin Erat and Michael Latta to the Capitals. The Hockey News noted one year ago that was a lopsided deal when it was done, and was proving to be an even greater win for Nashville.
Now, the deal is a bombshell blowout bonanza. Erat is playing with the Phoenix Coyotes, having first asked out of Nashville and then out of Washington. Latta has no goals in 42 games with the Caps.
Edmonton scribe Jim Matheson, who knows good things when he sees them, asked this week: How good do you think Filip Forsberg would look on right wing with Nick Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin?
After seeing bit time in 2012-13 and last season, Filip Forsberg has 21 goals and 32 assists in 66 games, and is plus-14. He is drawing attention across the league. Having watched him Thursday against the Islanders, ESPN's Scott Burnside wrote of Forsberg: "He was a threat all night and his ability to handle the puck in traffic is eye-popping."
With fellow Preds center Mike Ribeiro facing allegations from a former nanny, Forsberg could be an even bigger part of the team down the stretch.