The Nashville Predators have re-signed Filip Forsberg to a US$68 million, eight-year contract with an $8.5 million annual salary cap hit.
The team announced the deal Saturday, getting Forsberg locked up before he could hit the open market when NHL free agency opens next week. He's now under contract through 2030.
He ranked third in scoring for the Predators, trailing captain Roman Josi and Matt Duchene, who set the franchise record for goals in a season with 43. Poile in June said he and Forsberg's camp continued negotiations, though the GM also had several backup plans. That included Forsberg possibly testing free agency, knowing Nashville could offer him an eighth year compared to seven by other teams if a contract got done before July 13.
Forsberg has 220 career goals and 249 assists for 469 points. He is coming off a season where he played his most games since 2016-17 when he played all 82 for a third consecutive season. Forsberg previously signed a six-year, US$36 million extension in June 2016.
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