Player Discussion Nicklas Backstrom

[HeyMattyB]

 

[RandyHolt]

Wow I wasn't expecting to see this news this morning...

 

[AZ Caps Fan]

Sucks but it's been headed this way for years. Peace, 19.

 

[Empty Goal Net]

Hope this isn't the end. But if he's got concerns about his l-t health, he should do what's best for himself and his family. I know we all have opinions about this; I'm happy that he has had a reasonably fair opportunity to try to rehab. If he walks away, he will do so knowing he gave it his best shot. And the organization allowed him that opportunity, too.

 

[StrikingDistance]

What a bummer. Think CC and Backy talked in the off-season and agreed they would evaluate his performance in the first 8 to 10 games. He's smart enough and cares enough not to hurt the team's PO chances. 19 definitely gets retired and I think he's HOF material.

 

[usiel]

Wow I wasn't expecting to see this news this morning...

Yeah this one caught me by surprise and got me a bit emotional with the suddenness.

 

[stanleycaps18]

19 will hang from the rafters and forever be a part of the team lore.

Thanks Nicky, for all of the memories and great moments.

 

[zappa4ever]

Just about the best moment in the history of the franchise:

 

[zappa4ever]

Apr 15, 2021
1000th game tribute

 

[zappa4ever]

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Thank you Nick

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Does Backstrom get #19 retired ?

it’s a lock…

 

[Gurglesons]

Any word on how this effects the Caps cap? Is he placed on LTIR?

 

[zappa4ever]

3-26-2022

 

[twabby]

Ugh this hurts even if we all suspected it was going to end this way.

I'm not upset he gave it a shot this year. It's his right as long as the doctor's cleared him.

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

I appreciate how much he loves the game and wants to keep playing. I’m sure I would do the same if I was in his situation. But I also respect that he recognizes he is hurting the team right now. Wish him the best.

 

[um]

Damn I didn't know I might be watching his last games. Wish I paid more attention to that Sharks game.

 

[Calicaps]

Heartbreaking. He deserved a better end. But he leaves a champion.

 

[Carlzner]

Never got enough credit for completely dominating and shutting down Kucherov/Stamkos in 2018, especially in the final 2 games.

 

[EHCler]

Thanks Backs for your service.
Sounds like Backs is still evaluating the situation an leaving options open.
Break - I doubt he comes back.

 

[TJHKY]

 

[zappa4ever]

been scrolling the 8000+ pic gallery getty w/NB19

2010-04-09
OV's 50th goal
NB's 100th pt.

 

[DukeDog13]

Your legend will forever live for me through the moment captured in the photo I use as my avatar. Goodnight Swede Prince :'(

 

[trick9]

Thanks for everything NB19.

Legend.

 

[zappa4ever]

2015-04-19 pre-game gm3

2022-03-26 1000 pts