Backstrom’s Unexpected Comeback: What Sparks His Return to Swedish Hockey?
Backstrom had resurfacing surgery on his left hip June 17, 2022, at the ANCA Clinic in Belgium. He returned that season and had 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists) in 39 games and proclaimed himself “100 percent” in training camp ahead of 2023-24 after having a full offseason to train for the first time since 2020, but informed general manager Brian MacLellan, coach Spencer Carbery and Washington’s training staff that his hip was not responding how he would like.
“It’s been a couple of tough years in terms of injuries, but now my body feels great, I’ve been on the ice all summer and I feel really excited to take on this task,” Backstrom said. “When you’re in an injury period, everything is not always obvious, but we’ve made this decision together with my family and I’m very excited. My body feels great, I’m whole and ready to go. I hope to be able to contribute. The only thing I can do is prepare myself in the best way possible, and be as good as possible.
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