Filip Forsberg has played next to Mike Ribeiro and James Neal on the Preds' top line in his last two preseason games, Eric Stromgren of The Tennessean reports.

Forsberg has played next to Mike Ribeiro and James Neal on the Preds' top line in his last two preseason games, Eric Stromgren of The Tennessean reports.

Analysis:

Forsberg earned his way to Nashville on opening night last season with a strong performance in training camp, and it appears he's well on his way to doing that again. The 20-year-old wasn't ready for prime time last season, but he also didn't have the benefit of playing next to skaters with the scoring credentials of Ribeiro and Neal. While Forsberg's role could change before the start of the regular season, at the very least, it shouldn't be difficult to improve upon the five points and minus-8 rating he delivered in 13 games in 2013-14. He's shaping up to be an intriguing sleeper selection late in drafts.