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What Went Into Backstrom's Decision To Step Away From Hockey, Next Steps For Capitals Star
The 36-year-old said his hip wasn't responding the way he wanted it to following resurfacing surgery in June 2022. ARLINGTON, V.A. — Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom announced on ...
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What Will Capitals Do With Backstrom? Team Faces Tough Decision As He Remains Adamant About Continuing Career
The 34-year-old is optimistic that he can return stronger for the Capitals, but GM Brian MacLellan isn't sold yet. ARLINGTON, V.A. -- Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom did what several ...
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Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom to Step Away Due to Injuries
The Washington Capitals announced on Wednesday that forward Nicklas Backstrom will be stepping away from the game for an undetermined amount of time given his ongoing injury situation.
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Capitals preparing for worst case scenario after Nicklas Backstrom departure
Despite the monumental loss of Nicklas Backstrom, which will be felt more off the ice than on it in 2023-24, MacLellan confirmed that the team is still looking for a young top-six forward on the ...
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Report: Backstrom Will Be Back For Capitals Despite MacLellan's Cryptic Breakdown Day Comments
NHL.com's Tom Gulitti reported that general manager Brian MacLellan believes that Nicklas Backstrom deserves a chance to show what he can do at Capitals training camp. Washington Capitals forward ...
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Amid Questions & Uncertainty, Backstrom Done Talking About Hip & Ready To Give All He Has Left To Capitals: 'I've Done Everything I Can'
The Capitals center isn't giving up and is ready to show what he can do for the Capitals now that he's 15 months removed from hip resurfacing surgery. ARLINGTON, V.A. — Taking the podium at ...
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Backstrom Plays In Brynas IF Black-White Game; Capitals Center Prepping For Biggest Training Camp Yet As He & Team Ponder Future
With just around a month until arguably the most important training camp of his career yet, Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom was back on the ice on Saturday as he is skating in ...
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Capitals place Nicklas Backstrom on LTIR
The Washington Capitals have recalled Michael Sgarbossa and placed top center Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserve. Backstrom took a leave of absence from the Capitals on November 1 and ...
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Capitals Player Program So Kids Can Announces Sweepstakes
Arlington, Va. – So Kids Can members Nicklas Backstrom, Martin Fehervary, Tom Wilson and Elliot in the Morning’s Elliot Segal and Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation announced today ...
Capitals Release 2024 Training Camp Roster; Backstrom & Oshie Listed, Wiesblatt & Adeniye Earn Invites, More Takeaways
ARLINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals will have quite the ensemble when they take the ice for their first on-ice session ...
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Capitals could find much-needed salary cap space in T.J. Oshie, Niklas Backstrom
The Washington Capitals are strapped for cash. According to CapFriendly, with only just over $3.7 million in salary cap space, general manager Brian MacLellan needs to make big decisions to ensure ...