Speculation: What happens to Nicklas Bäckström after this season?

[MMC]

I think he’ll be a Cap for life but I was also certain Pavelski would be a Shark for life, so who knows.

 

[Giskard]

This must be the first long contract (10+ years) that the player actually play in his entirety.

 

[Hierso]

From what i know he told a swedish newspaper in his home town about his plans.
1) re-sign with CAPS. But he isn't sure about the terms for now
2) retire as a Caps player and finish the career with his hometown team in Sweden after the contract IF he feels like his body is up for it.
3) I don't read swedish so i cant verify it for personaly, but a swedish friend of mine told me about it. Should be on google if any swede wants to confirm.

Anyway, it will probably be the last NHL contract he signs, so maybe 3 or 4 year deal? This takes him to 35 which is probably a solid age if he wants to do step 2.

 

[Mick Jagr]

Picturing him on any team other than Washington just feels wrong. He'll retire a lifer with Caps.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

This must be the first long contract (10+ years) that the player actually play in his entirety.

The value the Caps have gotten from the Backstrom and Ovechkin contracts has been pretty absurd. It's a big reason the Caps have been a top team in the league for the past decade.

 

[Buck Naked]

From what i know he told a swedish newspaper in his home town about his plans.
1) re-sign with CAPS. But he isn't sure about the terms for now
2) retire as a Caps player and finish the career with his hometown team in Sweden after the contract IF he feels like his body is up for it.
3) I don't read swedish so i cant verify it for personaly, but a swedish friend of mine told me about it. Should be on google if any swede wants to confirm.

Anyway, it will probably be the last NHL contract he signs, so maybe 3 or 4 year deal? This takes him to 35 which is probably a solid age if he wants to do step 2.

2) and 3) are correct. He's been very clear about his intention to go home and represent Brynäs by the end of his career. A lot of players say that though, so who knows.

 

[Drake1588]

Yeah, the Caps are going to take care of Backstrom and Ovechkin, with whatever paths the two want to take, and I don't expect negotiations take very long. Now with Holtby, there is a very real possibility they let him walk and have Samsonov take over.

 

[Seras]

Gotta think he tries for more than 5years

 

[Buck Naked]

Gotta think he tries for more than 5years

He'll be close to 33 by the time his current contract is up. I think he realizes that probably won't be an option.

 

[Willy Stylez]

Nicky is cap for life. 4 years x 9-10M maybe?

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

I think he’ll be a Cap for life but I was also certain Pavelski would be a Shark for life, so who knows.

The way their teams have talked about these players is night and day. Washington has made it clear they will keep Backstrom. San Jose never made any commitment to keeping Pavelski.

 

[Armchair GM]

Depends on this season really, but I think he retires a Capital and gives them a decent deal on the next contract.

5 x $8.5

Today Aho is better than backs and loon at his deal. If Backs gives a hometown discount you are lookin at 7,5M aav.

 

[Armchair GM]

He already gave them a discount last time. Why would he again this time ?

8,5M is not a discount...

 

[Armchair GM]

He'll probably go back to Russia.

What are you talking about back to Russia. Why would a swede go to Russia?

 

[ricky0034]

Today Aho is better than backs and loon at his deal. If Backs gives a hometown discount you are lookin at 7,5M aav.

if even

what really confuses me is how Myers got 6m when Dahlin only gets 925k

 

[Leafs87]

8,5M is not a discount...

It is a very big discount for that kind of player. Stanley cup winning top two way center...

 

[Buck Naked]

8,5M is not a discount...

Based on what he's made in his previous contract, it is. He's due a substantial increase.

 

[Chips]

He ditches Washington for Russia with Holtby now that he has his cup.

 

[Futures Passed]

Cap for life- not a doubt in my mind.

The organization has been really clear they are committed to paying him what it takes. He and Ovi are really the only players they have made public statements like that about. Normally, they play it a lot more close to the vest. Even with Carlson, they said they wanted to keep him, but it was never certain. Backstrom and Ovi are different though. The Caps are 100% committed to keeping them Caps for life.

 

[Devil Dancer]

He's alwasy been pretty open with wanting to go back home to give it a shot with Brynäs before retirement.

Oh? This is the first I've heard of it. Source?

 

[Devil Dancer]

This must be the first long contract (10+ years) that the player actually play in his entirety.

Ovie's about to start year 12 of 13. You're correct that Backstrom will finish first though.

 

[Buck Naked]

Oh? This is the first I've heard of it. Source?

Not sure if you read Swedish.. NHL-stjärnan Nicklas Bäckström: Då kommer jag hem till SHL

Basically says that if his body allows him to continue and he feels like he can contribute when he's done with the NHL, he would want to play for Brynäs before he retires.

 

[Armchair GM]

if even

what really confuses me is how Myers got 6m when Dahlin only gets 925k

Aho scored 10 points more playing with average wingers...

 

[Go Wings]

Big fan of him would love to have him on Detroit but I think he is re-signed and retires a capital.

 

[BStinson]

He ditches Washington for Russia with Holtby now that he has his cup.

Why is Backstrom ditching Washington to go to Russia?