Inside Look at Filip Forsberg’s Journey: Predators Preseason Recap and Amazon Prime Feature

Kara Hammer and Max Herz have provided an in-depth analysis of the Nashville Predators‘ recent activities on the latest episode of the Predators Official Podcast. The hosts delved into the details of the Predators’ 6-4 preseason victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. Additionally, they highlighted the current roster, which now stands at 21 skaters and two goalkeepers.

A significant portion of the discussion centered on Filip Forsberg, the team’s forward, who is prominently featured in the new Amazon Prime series “FACEOFF: Inside the NHL.” This series premiered on October 4 and offers an exclusive glimpse into the lives of NHL stars. Forsberg appears as a pivotal figure in the second episode, which addresses several facets of his personal and professional life.

The series offers a behind-the-scenes look at Forsberg’s struggle with a foot injury that plagued him during the previous season. The injury, as seen in the series, resulted from a blocked shot during a game against the New Jersey Devils on February 13. Viewers see the rigorous mental and physical preparations Forsberg underwent, including dry needling and electric stimulation treatments. Dr. Mike Prebeg, Forsberg’s physical therapist, explained Forsberg’s recovery process, noting, “He’s trying to heal it, but then he’s irritating it every other night by playing.” Despite such challenges, Forsberg managed to achieve a career-high by scoring 48 goals in the season.

The off-ice narrative in the series also features Forsberg’s wife, Erin Alvey, who provides poignant insights into her husband’s career. Alvey openly discusses the risks involved in hockey and the personal challenges they faced, such as Forsberg’s concussion on February 11, 2023, which sidelined him for the remainder of the 2022-23 season.

Another key moment highlighted in the documentary is the birth of Forsberg’s son, Felix, on May 12, shortly after the Predators’ playoff exit. Reflecting on this life-changing event, Forsberg mentioned, “That’s the only silver lining of losing in the playoffs.” Alvey expressed relief and gratitude for her husband’s presence during the birth, “Looking back, I don’t know what I would have done if you weren’t here.”

Beyond documenting Forsberg’s professional journey and personal life, “FACEOFF: Inside the NHL” presents a comprehensive look at the mental and physical demands faced by professional hockey players. As Forsberg shared his routine, “For a normal person, that’s probably weird. But for hockey players, it’s just a routine that we have.”