NICKLAS BACKSTROM - Center - 31 - $6.7MM Cap Hit - UFA in 2020-2021
LAST UPDATED 9/12/19
A career Capital, Backstrom has consistently been an offensive force for over a decade. The 4th overall pick in 2006, Backstrom’s game boasts excellent playmaking and offensive awareness as well as an above average shot and solid two-way play, allowing him to be an above average player at 5 on 5 as well as on both the powerplay and penalty kill. While age related decline may set in sooner than later, Backstrom remains a playmaker worthy of playing on most teams’ first lines, and should remain a Capital for the foreseeable future.
A career Capital, Backstrom has consistently been an offensive force for over a decade. The 4th overall pick in 2006, Backstrom’s game boasts excellent playmaking and offensive awareness as well as an above average shot and solid two-way play, allowing him to be an above average player at 5 on 5 as well as on both the powerplay and penalty kill. While age related decline may set in sooner than later, Backstrom remains a playmaker worthy of playing on most teams’ first lines, and should remain a Capital for the foreseeable future.
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