What It Means:

"Filip is among the most skilled, dynamic talents we've ever had in the organization and is an integral part of our success for the next six years and beyond," Preds' general manager David Poile said in a statement. "While we have already seen his creativity, hockey sense and puck skills, he has yet to reach the peak of his abilities. We have full confidence that he will continue to blossom into one of the top players in the world." Forsberg is a big part of Nashville's offense. The 21-year-old led Nashville in scoring last year with 33 goals and 64 points in 82 games.

Forsberg finished, for the second straight season, among the top three on the team in Relative Corsi For Percentage at Even Strength. He has produced well over the past two seasons, putting up 127 points in 164 games.