Longtime Capitals Center Nicklas Backstrom Is Resuming His Hockey Career with Brynas IF in Sweden

Longtime Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is resuming his hockey career with Brynas IF in Sweden

GAVLE, Sweden (AP) — Nicklas Backstrom is resuming his hockey career back in his native Sweden with Brynas IF after missing all of last NHL season because of a nagging hip injury.

Nicklas Backstrom Reflects On His Health, Journey & Return To The Ice With Brynäs: 'I Feel Energized... Body Feels Great'

After missing the last two seasons with the Washington Capitals, Nicklas Backstrom is making his long-awaited return to the ice in fitting fashion with his hometown team, Brynäs IF.

Elite Prospects - transaction for Nicklas Bäckström

Date: 07/27/2025 Player: Nicklas Bäckström (F) From: Washington Capitals To: Brynä

Nicklas Backstrom Expected To Sign With SHL's Brynäs IF

Brynäs IF of Sweden’s SHL will hold a press conference on Monday where they’re expected to announce the signing of former NHL center Nicklas Backstrom, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News. The news was first reported back in May by Tomas Ros and Hans Abrahamsson of Aftonbladet They mentioned that Backstrom’s deal is expected to run only one-year. Backstrom played in eight NHL games during the 2023-24 season, and missed the entirety of 2024-25, a…