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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom met with the media for the final time this season on Sunday morning. He spoke about dealing with his lingering hip injury and potential decisions ahead.
“”We’ll see what’s going to happen [this summer]. We have some decisions to make. Those decisions aren’t finalized yet, so we’ll take it day by day,” said Backstrom.
“The hip’s not going to be 100%. That’s something we all know. Some days are good. Some days are less good. That’s just life.”
Backstrom added, “the best thing I want to do is play hockey, and that’s my life. Obviously I want to be back. I want to be back to normal, not worrying about this. We’ll see what’s going to happen. Nothing is finalized yet.”
Backstrom, 34, missed the first 35 games of the season in order to rehabilitate his hip.
No! This sounds very ominous. If he’s played his last game it will be an end of a era I’m not ready for.
I agree. I’ve been a Backy fan forever. One could imagine a farewell season full of emotion and joy – BUT – he can no longer play at a competitive level and I truly believe he has too much integrity and pride to charge the Caps $9 M for what would surely be an inconsistent and sad end to a franchise icon’s career.
Backy is an all time favorite. It sucks seeing him deteriorate. Like Ovi, we need to savor these games because they will surely not last.
This does not sound good – at all. Will the future involve hip surgery. Or worse?
Prayers Backy continues to play and the hip completely heals.
Will join you, Denise. 🙏🤞
God speed, Backy!
I love Nicky too and hate to see him slowly losing his ability to compete at a top level. It’s tough to see him in the twilight of his career and possibly going out in this way.