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Former Washington Capitals star Nicklas Backstrom leaves the NHL behind and joins Brynäs IF after hip rehab
Nicklas Backstrom is returning to professional hockey in Sweden with Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League. The longtime ...
Former Capitals Star Signs in Sweden
Former Stanley Cup-winning center and Capitals legend Nicklas Backstrom announced that he has signed a contract with Brynas ...
Backstrom signs with Swedish team Brynas IF
Nicklas Backstrom is making a return to professional hockey, just not with the Washington Capitals.The 37-year-old signed ...
NHL News: Alex Ovechkin’s former teammate and Stanley Cup winner returns to Sweden to continue career
After spending nearly two decades in the NHL, a former Alex Ovechkin teammate is heading back to Sweden to continue his hockey career and reflect on moments like winning the Stanley Cup.
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Ted Leonsis shares heartfelt farewell note for Nicklas Backstrom as Capitals veteran confirms NHL exit to resume career in Sweden
Ex-Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom, who last played in 2023, is leaving the NHL to return to Sweden. He has ...
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Capitals’ 37-year old legend leaves NHL to sign contract and play in Sweden
The legendary Washington Capitals center played just eight games in the 2023-24 season, and he missed the entire 2024-25 ...
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Oilers Trade Candidates, Backstrom Signs in SHL & More NHL Rumours
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, Nicklas Backstrom is believed to be heading back to Sweden to close out his playing career and ...