New York. Philip Forsberg does not have a contract, so he will not attend the World Cup in Tampere.
The question is whether tonight’s crucial loss to Colorado was his last game for Nashville.
no one knows.
– He feels empty, says compatriot Matthias Ekholm.
This year’s playoff adventure was short for the Nashville Predators.
They also lost the fourth round to Colorado last night and thus were knocked out and forced to go on summer vacation prematurely.
So the question is whether Philip Forsberg – who scored one last goal last night – will return to the Bridgestone Arena locker room.
His contract has expired with the season now over and negotiations for an extension have been properly tightened, he says.
– He said in a press conference hours before tonight’s crucial match that it’s not something I’m thinking about now, I’m just focused on the task before us.
But the danger is clear that the 27-year-old Diamond – who has had 42 hits in the Swedish Shooting League with Elias Lindholm this year – will be dubbed an “unrestricted free agent” this summer and eventually sign for another NHL club.
However, it will probably take some time and therefore it is not very likely that Philip will play the World Cup for Tre Kronor. Practically no one takes such a risk without a signed contract.
Hill Matthias Ekholm, on the other hand, may be related.
– Now I feel empty. 4-0…these numbers speak their clear language. We’re still playing as best we can, he says after the night’s out.