Former Washington Capitals ahead Nicklas Backstrom has reportedly signed with Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League. The information is predicted to formally be introduced later as we speak.
Backstrom, 37, missed many of the final two seasons with the Capitals on account of harm points. Nonetheless, he’s now able to proceed his profession again residence with Brynäs IF, the crew he performed for earlier than becoming a member of the Capitals in 2006.
Backstrom spoke when the group released the press release and had this to say.
“I’ve all the time felt that I wish to characterize Brynäs once more sometime if the chance arose,” Backstrom mentioned, per a translation. “I’ve lengthy had an incredible drive to return to Brynäs. After present process rehab and being away from the sport for nearly two seasons, I really feel very charged and filled with power to contribute to the membership’s future successes.”
After a really profitable NHL profession spent totally with the Capitals, Backstrom is heading residence to proceed enjoying. In 1,105 video games, he recorded 271 objectives and 762 assists for 1,033 factors. His 762 assists make him the all-time assists chief for the group. Most, if not all, of these assists have been earned by discovering his longtime good friend Alex Ovechkin, who would one-time them from his workplace previous opposing goalies.
That is actually the tip of an period in Capitals hockey. Backstrom was the crew’s prime heart for almost 17 seasons. Nonetheless, all nice issues come to an finish. At the very least for him, the group, and the fanbase, they have been in a position to share the unforgettable second of hoisting the Stanley Cup in 2018.
