![]() My first choice would be the newly-acquired Rasmus Asplund to come out for Forsberg. When looking over the starting lineup that the Nashville Predators have been rolling with, who would come out if Forsberg does get back in? After all, the young kids have been playing with a buzz to their game and you don’t want to curb any growth and development this young core is getting on the NHL level. Where Will Forsberg Fit Back into the Starting Lineup? Who Comes Out? The original prognosis was four to six weeks. I would just proceed with caution on bringing Forsberg back at all, and it appears the team has definitely taken the cautious approach so far as Forsberg has now missed nearly a month of action. Related Story: Grading the Nashville Predators Trades at 2023 Deadline If Forsberg were to be added back to the mix and provide an offensive spark this team needs right now, then it could be a huge x-factor to making the playoffs even after selling off so many key players at the trade deadline. The Nashville Predators sit in an interesting spot in the standings being just six points out of the final wildcard spot with games in hand over everyone they’re chasing. Could a 100 percent healthy Forsberg be a huge spark to win some difficult games down the stretch and squeak out a ninth consecutive playoff berth? It could, but it’s likely Forsberg will have some rust to shake off if and when he does return to action. Even after that, purely from a hockey standpoint, you have to consider where the Predators are at. The last thing anyone wants is pushing the envelope and him taking another hard hit against the boards, which is extremely likely.įorsberg’s long-term health is obviously first and foremost. If you’re the Nashville Predators you have to be very cautious in how you approach bringing Forsberg back at any point over the remainder of this season. ![]() ![]() Is Bringing Back Forsberg Worth the Risk for the Nashville Predators? Exact timeline is unknown, but Head Coach John Hynes said his return is “imminent.” #Preds Filip Forsberg participated in today’s morning skate wearing a white non-contact jersey. ![]()
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