Filip Forsberg, born on 13 August 1994, is a Swedish professional ice hockey left-winger playing for the Nashville Predators in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Washington Capitals in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft before getting traded to the Nashville Predators nearly a year later.
Forsberg's tenure with the Predators has been marked by many notable performances across the years. Also he has been serving the team since 2012, making him one of the longest tenured active players in the Predators franchise history. Across 616 games played, Forsberg has contributed 239 goals and recorded 272 assists for the Predators. He was selected in the Second All-Star Team in 2024.
Filip Forsberg's Contract Breakdown
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | League Cap | Cash Earned | Annual Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2022-23 | $28 | $8,500,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| 2023-24 | $29 | $8,500,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $20,000,000 |
| 2024-25 | $30 | $8,500,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $30,000,000 |
| 2025-26 | $31 | $8,500,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $40,000,000 |
| 2026-27 | 32 | $8,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $47,500,000 |
| 2027-28 | 33 | $8,500,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $54,500,000 |
| 2028-29 | 34 | $8,500,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $61,500,000 |
| 2029-30 | 35 | $8,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $68,000,000 |
| 2030-31 | 36 | UFA |
How much is Filip Forsberg getting paid?
Filip Forsberg signed an eight-year contract worth $68,000,000 with the Nashville Predators. This deal includes a $12,000,000 signing bonus and guarantees the entire $68,000,000. Forsberg's average annual salary is $8,500,000. In the 2024-25 season, he will earn a base salary of $10,000,000, while his cap hit will remain at $8,500,000 as per Sportrac.
Filip Forsberg's Career Earnings
Filip Forsberg has earned $58,893,910 from his hockey career, as of 2024.
He is currently under an eight-year, $68 million contract and his expected hockey fortune is scheduled to reach $106,893,910 after the conclusion of his contract in 2029-30 as per Sportrac.
What are the terms of Filip Forsberg's contract?
Filip Forsberg signed an eight-year contract with the Nashville Predators that runs until the 2029-30 season and has a no-movement clause in his contract. Starting from July 1, 2028, the player submits a 15-team no-trade list, meaning the team cannot trade him to those 15 teams as per Sportrac.
How much of Filip Forsberg’s contract is guaranteed?
Filip Forsberg is under an eight-year contract with the Nashville Predators for $68,000,000 with a cap hit of $8,500,000 and the entire amount of his contract is guaranteed. This provides him with financial security throughout the duration of his contract as per Sportrac.
Filip Forsberg's Contracts History
Selected in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Filip Forsberg has signed three contracts throughout his NHL career and the accumulated value of all his contracts stands at $108,475,000. The first contract he signed was a three-year, entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals for $4,475,000. The second contract was a six-year contract extension he signed with the Nashville Predators for $36,000,000 with a cap hit of $6,000,000. His third and current contract is an eight-year contract he signed on July 9, 2022 with Nashville for $68,000,000 with a cap hit of $8,500,000.
| Year | Team | Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Guaranteed |
| 2022-2029 | Nashville Predators | 8 years / $68,000,000 | $8,500,000 | $12,000,000 | $68,000,000 |
| 2016-2021 | Nashville Predators | 6 years / $36,000,000 | $6,000,000 | N/A | $36,000,000 |
| 2012-2015 | Washington Capitals | 3 years / $4,475,000 (Rookie) | $1,491,667 | $277,500 | $4,475,000 |
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FAQ's On Filip Forsberg Contract
A. Yes, Filip Forsberg signed an eight-year, $68 million contract with the Nashville Predators in 2022, solidifying his commitment to the team until the 2029-30 season.
A. In 2024-25, Filip Forsberg will earn a base salary of $10,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $8,500,000.
A. Filip Forsberg has 2028-2029: 15 team no trade list in his contract
A. Filip Forsberg has been to the NHL All-Star Game twice in his career (in 2015 and 2024).
