Longtime Capitals center Backstrom is resuming his hockey career with Brynas IF in Sweden
Nicklas Backstrom, a longtime center for the Washington Capitals, is returning to his native Sweden to continue his hockey career with Brynas IF. Backstrom missed the entire 2022-23 NHL season due to a persistent hip injury that had been bothering him for some time. By signing with Brynas IF, Backstrom hopes to regain his fitness and potentially rejoin the Capitals in the future. The move to Sweden allows Backstrom to play competitive hockey while undergoing rehabilitation and treatment for his injury. This decision comes after Backstrom and the Capitals were unable to find a suitable solution that would allow him to play in the NHL this season. The 35-year-old center has been a crucial part of the Capitals' lineup for over a decade, and his return to the team remains uncertain as he focuses on his recovery and a potential comeback.
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