Nicklas Backstrom expected to sign one year deal with Brynäs
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Former Washington Capitals legend Nicklas Backstrom just broke the internet, announcing he plans to continue his professional hockey career. Just now, RMNB reports that Backstrom is expected to sign a one year deal with Brynäs.
Well, this news is sudden and unexpected.
After the Washington Capitals crushing Game 5 defeat last night, any encouraging news is welcome for the Capitals faithful.
It appears that former Caps' legend Nicklas Backstrom has put rumours of his retirement to bed and plans to extend his pro hockey career in Europe.
Nicklas Backstrom expected to sign one year deal with Brynäs
According to RMNB, According to Aftonbladet's Tomas Ros and Hans Abrahamsson, the 37-year-old Swede plans to sign a one-year contract with Brynäs, his former SHL team. Backstrom came up through Brynäs's junior ranks and played three seasons with their senior team before arriving in the NHL with the Washington Capitals for the 2007-08 season.
«Yes, the rumor has been going around for a long time - Nicklas Bäckström to Brynäs,» the two Swedish insiders wrote as translated via Google Translate. «The dream comeback. And the information we receive never stops. What we hear now is that he is signing a one-year contract with Brynäs and is treading very carefully. Maybe only playing half the games until Christmas. Then it will be more and more.»
The Washington Capitals all-time assist leader tragically stepped away from the game back in 2023 due to lingering hip joint issues.
While his contract with the Capitals officially expires this summer, Nicklas Backstrom seems determined to keep his dreams of playing hockey alive.
Who know? Maybe after a successful stint in Sweden, the Capitals could bring him back on a one-year deal deal.
It would be the ultimate fairytale ending to his highly decorated career.
If he could still play...he would make a great 3C on the Capitals roster.
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