The Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features. Subscribe now to view the full THN Archives here [https://archive.thehockeynews.com/] Also, go to thn.com/free [http://thn.com/free] to subscribe. Music City's Golden Boy – Sept 11, 2017 - Vol. 71, Issue. 03 - Jared Clinton ACROSS FIVE GAMES in February, Filip Forsberg couldn’t stop scoring. Draped in Predators’ gold, he was like a modern-day Midas, nearly every puck he touched finding twine. It started with back-to-back hat tricks, which made him the first player in seven years to have caps rain down on him in consecutive games, and reached a point where P.K. Subban recoiled when Forsberg reached out to tap gloves. A wise move, as one should always be wary of the hot hand. But while teammates marveled at his run, it seemed the best Forsberg could muster was a shy smile, recounting to reporters that he couldn’t remember another run like it since his youth in Sweden. That paints a perfect picture of Forsberg, a modest and unassuming young player away from the rink but lethal when he’s on the attack and with the puck on his stick. “He’s more of a quiet guy,” said former teammate James Neal, who watched Forsberg grow from rookie to steady 30-goal scorer the past three seasons. “He shows his personality a lot when he’s on the ice, the way he scores goals and how exciting of a player he is. Forsberg’s lamp-lightning prowess is a product of his shot, which he meticulously developed by firing pucks endlessly during his summers growing up in Sweden. His training methods have evolved over the years, and he’s high-tech now after upgrading his setup with a backstop behind the net. “So I don’t have to get all the pucks I don’t score on,” he quipped. Given he has 90 goals since 2014-15, the 13th most in the NHL, that shouldn’t be a worry. THN Archive: Trophy Hunting [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/010e5321-5120-4141-9a23-4fc961edb4a0.jpeg] THN Archive: Trophy Hunting Weber's had near misses for the Norris, but he only wants to win the Cup…and fantasy football [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/nashville-predators/latest-news/thn-archive-trophy-hunting] Forsberg isn’t a one-dimensional scorer, though. His five-game reign of terror started with a sneaky display of skill, stripping the puck from an opponent and turning a broken play into a goal the other way. Using his hands for stealing pucks before scoring them is an indication of the defensive development in his game. In the Swedish League, Forsberg knew he could cheat offensively and went as far as to say defense “wasn’t really a priority.” But coming over to the NHL, he worked with coaches to improve his 200-foot game. The result has been the opportunity to kill penalties and take the ice in high-pressure defensive situations. That the Predators’ coaching staff entrusts him with those minutes is a point of pride for the 23-year-old and a sign of his dedication to his craft. HE SHOWS HIS PERSONALITY A LOT WHEN HE’S ON THE ICE, THE WAY HE SCORES GOALS AND HOW EXCITING OF A PLAYER HE IS – JAMES NEAL Former Nashville captain Mike Fisher, who retired in August, credits Forsberg’s maturity and work ethic, adding that he shows the traits of a player who could one day wear the ‘C’ himself. “He’s the type of person that has a good attitude and works hard,” Fisher said. “And that’s what you want in a leader.” So perhaps he replaces Fisher as soon as this season. Future captain or not, Forsberg has his sights set on rounding out his game to become a complete player and push the boundaries of his ability. And after coming two wins short of capturing a Stanley Cup, the one thing Forsberg isn’t shy about is making known his intentions for the rest of his career. “I want to be in this league for a long time,” he said. “And I want to win.” The Hockey News Sunday Recap: Nashville Predators - June 7th, 2026 [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/25308dd7-2f13-4d64-9357-99b1ce5383cf.webp] The Hockey News Sunday Recap: Nashville Predators - June 7th, 2026 Did you miss anything from the past week at The Hockey News' Nashville Predators Site? If you did, we have you covered with the Sunday Recap. Click on each card below to read the stories from the past week. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/nashville-predators/latest-news/the-hockey-news-sunday-recap-nashville-predators---june-7th-2026] THN Archive: The Joy of Bridge [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/954b74e4-8a0a-4e6f-a3fc-14d45cc12281.jpeg] THN Archive: The Joy of Bridge From Nashville's bargain bets to Nikita Kucherov's high-stakes gambles, NHL stars are weighing immediate security against the massive paydays that come with betting on their own prime. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/nashville-predators/latest-news/thn-archive-the-joy-of-bridge]
