Nicklas Bäckström
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Nicklas Bäckström is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is a centre for Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League. Bäckström was selected fourth overall by the Washington Capitals of the Nation
Bäckström with the Washington Capitals in February 2022
Bäckström with the Swedish men's national hockey team during the 2010 Winter Olympics
Lindsay Czarniak interviews Bäckström at the press conference announcing his signing with the Capitals in May 2007
Bäckström with the Capitals in January 2009, during his second season in the NHL
2006 NHL entry draft
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The 2006 NHL entry draft was the 44th draft for the National Hockey League. It was held at General Motors Place in Vancouver on June 24, 2006.
Nicklas Bäckström
…IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Bäckström was selected fourth overall by the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL) at the 2006 NHL entry draft and played for the team from 2007 to 2023. Bäckström is renowned for his elite playmaking abilities, earning him a reputation as one of the league's…
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