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Nicklas Backstrom · Hip (Out)

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2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	-0.08	-0.10
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
OFF	29	26
B2B	15	8
PROJ	305.00	253.00
G	12	4
AST	31	14
PTS	43	18
PIM	22	60
SOG	100	91
HIT	36	150
BLK	35	89

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Season Statistics
PROJ	13.8	357.7
G	0	8
AST	1	17
PTS	1	25
PIM	2	87
SOG	12	123
HIT	2	184
BLK	5	109

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	NHL Rumors: Teams Inquiring About Avalanche D-Man Josh Manson Published June 28th, 2024 via NHL Trade Rumors Colorado Avalanche Exploring Trade Options for Josh Manson Published June 28th, 2024 via NHL Trade Rumors Is Ross Colton on the Trading Block? Josh Manson Season Grade. ESPN Still Won't Talk Hockey Published June 20th, 2024 via BVM Sports Season Recap: Josh Manson \| Colorado Avalanche Published June 4th, 2024 via NHL.com Avalanche's Josh Manson: Garners helper in win Published May 15th, 2024 via CBS Sports Josh Manson - NHL Defense - News, Stats, Bio and more - The Athletic Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson reflects on mother's influence before Mother's Day Published May 11th, 2024 via The Denver Gazette Avalanche's great season continues with Josh Manson's Game 1 save. - The UBJ - United Business Published May 10th, 2024 via Ukraine Business Journal

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