This sentiment aligns with fellow NHL player Jakob Silfverberg, 32, who recently expressed his willingness to return to his parent club, despite being demoted to the Hockey Allsvenskan league.
Backstrom, in a heartfelt statement translated from Swedish, shared,
Backstrom's impressive NHL career, marked by 1,032 points in 1,097 games and a pivotal role in securing the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup victory in 2018, further solidifies his status among the league's elite players.
The possibility of Backstrom's return to Brynas IF holds significant implications for both the player and the club, creating anticipation for the reunion to materialize.
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17 JUIN | 13 ANSWERS BREAKING: Star Athlete of Capitals Contemplates Returning to Home Country Would this be a big loss for Washington? | ||
Yes | 9 | 69.2 % |
No | 4 | 30.8 % |
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