Capitals go into camp without T.J. Oshie and with a revamped roster around Alex Ovechkin
The Washington Capitals opened training camp without another member of their 2018 Stanley Cup-winning teamSEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Capitals winger T.J. Oshie is expected to go on long-term injured reserve with chronic back problems
Washington Capitals winger TSEPTEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Capitals' T.J. Oshie hopes to play next season. He'll only do so if his back problems are fixed
TAPRIL 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will remain on LTIR next season Backstrom (hip) is expected to spend the 2024-25 campaign on long-term injured reserve, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports Tuesday.
Impact Backstrom managed just eight games this year before being forced to miss the remainder of the season on LTIR. At this point, Backstrom's career appears to be over, with the center essentially riding out the final year of his contract. That being the case, Backstrom will eventually retire having played in 1105 games, all for the Capitals, in which he racked up 271 goals and 762 assists over the course of 17 seasons.
APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE
Perspective | Nicklas Backstrom isn't playing. His mark remains on the Capitals. As Alex Ovechkin’s Batman pushes toward Wayne Gretzky’s 894 goals without his Robin, it’s the person whose absence is felt, not the player.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
On LTIR Backstrom (hip), who announced last Wednesday that he's temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health, was moved to the long-term injured reserve list Wednesday.
Impact It was already expected that Backstrom would be out for a while, but this move helps cement that fact. He had an assist in eight contests before beginning his break from hockey. With Backstrom unavailable, Dylan Strome seems to have cemented himself on the Capitals' top line.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom unlikely to play again this season ARLINGTON, Va. — Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said it’s unlikely Nicklas Backstrom plays again this season after the...
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Nicklas Backstrom 'unlikely' to return this season, Caps GM Brian MacLellan says “It’s been a long process for him to get through the injury,” Capitals GM Brian MacLellan said. “I think it’s been hard for him, and he made...
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Capitals GM: C Nicklas Backstrom (hip) likely out for season Oct 29, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) controls the puck during the first pe...
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season, Capitals GM Brian MacLellan says
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan says it's unlikely Nicklas Backstrom plays again this seasonNOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Screen Shots: Neck Guards, Nicklas Backstrom, New Jersey Devils Adam Proteau discusses the need for all hockey leagues to mandate neck guards, Nicklas Backstrom stepping away indefinitely and Devils star...
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Screen Shots: Neck Guards, Nicklas Backstrom, New Jersey Devils Adam Proteau discusses the need for all hockey leagues to mandate neck guards, Nicklas Backstrom stepping away indefinitely and Devils star...
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom taking leave to evaluate his health Washington Capitals star Nicklas Backstrom, who has come back from 2022 hip resurfacing, is taking a leave of absence to decide his future.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Capitals C Nicklas Backstrom steps away due to injury Feb 18, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) skates during the warmups before the game agai...
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Capitals C Nicklas Backstrom steps away due to injury Feb 18, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) skates during the warmups before the game agai...
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Capitals' Bäckström stepping away from team "This is a difficult decision, but one that I feel is right for my health at this time," Nicklas Bäckström said.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom to Step Away Due to Injuries Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom will be stepping away from the game indefinitely to deal with his ongoing injury situation.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom to Step Away Due to Injuries Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom will be stepping away from the game indefinitely to deal with his ongoing injury situation.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Nicklas Backstrom steps away from Capitals amid 'ongoing injury situation' “Given my ongoing injury situation, I decided to take some time and step away from the game,” Backstrom said in a statement Wednesday. “This...
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Nicklas Backstrom is taking a leave of absence from the Washington Capitals because of his hip
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is taking a leave of absence from the team because of what he called an “ongoing injury situation” after a slow start to the season on...NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taking time off to focus on health Backstrom, who underwent hip surgery in 2022 but has been playing this season, announced Wednesday he would be temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health. Additio...
Impact Backstrom cited his "injury situation" in his explanation for taking time off from hockey, but he didn't specify if his hip is the issue or if there is a different problem. The 35-year-old also didn't provide a potential timetable for his return, but given the nature of the announcement, it seems fair to believe he'll miss a decent chunk of time at a minimum. Backstrom has just one assist in eight contests while averaging 14:34 of ice time this year, and if he's been playing injured, that would explain his lack of production and limited role. Hendrix Lapierre, who was recalled Sunday, might play regularly during Backstrom's absence.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Generates first assist Backstrom notched an assist in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Devils.
Impact Backstrom snapped his season-opening drought with the secondary helper on Connor McMichael's third-period goal. Playing in a middle-six role and on the second power-play unit, Backstrom isn't expected to produce as much as he has in past seasons this year. He's at 11 shots on net, five blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through six contests.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mired in slump Backstrom has no points and has managed a minus-3 rating and 10 shots through the first five games.
Impact The Capitals are struggling overall, but Backstrom is averaging the lowest ice time (15:54) of his career. He's been been removed from the top line and was recently moved off the top power-play unit with Dylan Strome replacing him on both units. The 35-year-old Backstrom is bound to start producing again and this slump could be the residual effects of his recovery from the hip resurfacing surgery he had in 2022, but fantasy managers are bound to be spooked by the early returns.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nicklas Backstrom is done talking about his hip. The Capitals now need his play to do the talking
Nicklas Backstrom is sick and tired of talking about his surgically repaired left hipSEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nicklas Backstrom says he's healthy — and done talking about his hip Nicklas Backstrom, a 17-year veteran, believes a normal offseason of training has him ready to go for the new season.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
