Overview

• Nicklas Backstrom has signed a one-year contract with a one-year option to rejoin Brynäs IF in the Swedish Hockey League.
• He arrives in Gävle energized after undergoing left hip resurfacing surgery in June 2022 and sitting out nearly two full seasons due to persistent health issues.
• Backstrom became an unrestricted free agent when his five-year, $46 million NHL contract with the Washington Capitals expired on July 1.
• The 37-year-old departs Washington as the franchise’s all-time assists leader with 762 and ranks second in points (1,033) and games played (1,105).
• Brynäs IF, which topped the SHL standings last season, is counting on his veteran leadership to pursue its first league title since 2012.