Backstrom’s Unexpected Comeback: What Sparks His Return to Swedish Hockey?
At the time Backstrom stepped away, had two seasons left on a five-year, $46 million contract ($9.2 million average annual value) he signed with the Capitals on Jan. 14, 2020, and was on long-term injured reserve through the end of last season.
“He had a contract over there and he had a rehab period and had to take care of it himself, but when the contract expired, we would have been [foolish] if we hadn’t popped the question,” Alcen said. “Once we were clear that Nicklas wanted to play, it was a smooth process.”
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