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Nicklas Backstrom · Hip (Out)

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2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	-0.08	-0.08
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
OFF	29	22
B2B	15	13
PROJ	305.00	256.00
G	12	2
AST	31	10
PTS	43	12
PIM	22	61
SOG	100	103
HIT	36	117
BLK	35	121

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Season Statistics
PROJ	13.8	341.8
G	0	6
AST	1	20
PTS	1	26
PIM	2	74
SOG	12	92
HIT	2	75
BLK	5	171

Recent News
	Nicklas Backstrom Final 2023-24 Report Card Published June 11th, 2024 via Stars and Sticks Nicklas Backstrom's Heroic Stanley Cup Moment: Battling Migraine in Game 5 Win Published June 7th, 2024 via BVM Sports Washington Capitals: Nicklas Backstrom Injury Update Published May 23rd, 2024 via South Philly Review Nicklas Backstrom is done talking about his hip. The Capitals now need his play to do the talking Published May 21st, 2024 via MSN Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom in COVID-19 protocol - The Athletic Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom in COVID-19 protocols after making season debut Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times Nicklas Backstrom Shuts Down False Reports Regarding Injury & Leave From Capitals; What Plan Is For Him At This ... Published May 12th, 2024 via The Hockey News Brian MacLellan anticipates Nicklas Backstrom will stay on long-term injured reserve for remainder of contract Published May 1st, 2024 via Russian Machine Never Breaks	Erik Gudbranson Takes One Lap with Jody Shelley \| Columbus Blue Jackets Published June 10th, 2024 via NHL.com Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-24 player review: Erik Gudbranson had a career year Published May 27th, 2024 via Union and Blue Erik Gudbranson - NHL Defense - News, Stats, Bio and more - The Athletic Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times CBJ Defensemen Erik Gudbranson In Studio 5/6/24 Published May 6th, 2024 via qfm96.com Blue Jackets' Erik Gudbranson will have hearing for altercation with Panthers' Nick Cousins Published May 4th, 2024 via MSN Blue Jackets' Erik Gudbranson will have hearing for altercation with Panthers' Nick Cousins Published May 3rd, 2024 via MSN 'It's a terrible hit': Erik Gudbranson discusses Nick Cousins boarding incident, 1-game suspension Published May 2nd, 2024 via MSN Blue Jackets' Erik Gudbranson will have hearing for altercation with Panthers' Nick Cousins Published May 2nd, 2024 via MSN

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