Beyond Hockey | Nicklas Backstrom 

It's a bit sad but not that surprising if you think about it. Nick embodies the swedish-motto of "jantelagen", which essentially means never to show off or believe you are somehow better than others. Just do your job and keep quiet about it. Every interview you watch him you can see him a bit awkward, not one to enjoy the spotlight. He very rarely gets into fights, never makes drama-related headlines. Even his playstyle seems to embody this. He very rarely misses games, he's put into every key situation, scores crazy goals and makes even crazier assists... yet he is always in the shadow of the more expressive superstar of Alex Ovechkin. He's the perfect center, the silent invisible passer able to create key plays but also a capable scorer. Im prob reading too much into it but thats my assessment. :)

As a pens fan I kind of hope that he would move. But as a Swede I love that guy and hope that he will at least one more cup before he retire.

only as long as they pay then he moves back to SWE

He and Ovi will not be wearing any other sweaters that do not say CAPS while in the NHL. Management will not allow it, they have to be on the same page as the fans that they will retire as Caps.

@@amoyer1441 Backstrom will most sertinely retire back in Gavle Sweden he hasnt won the SM-Gold yet but he really wants to

@@joakimhillman1801 Well thats the only thing that matters, we are waiting😍

Dude..I feel you...I live in KC Missouri and have traveled to St. Louis to see them play..in 2 weeks I'm going to Arizona for the game.

Paul Stock ahh I’m so jealous! I live in Sweden so I need to save up a bunch haha, but since they both (hopefully) are going to play within the next 5 years it shouldn’t be a problem! :)

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It’s almost criminal how underrated he is. He’s consistently one of the best passers in the league for his entire career, but is rarely ever acknowledged for it. At least there’s almost no doubt that when he’s done he’ll have his number hanging from capital one arena and be enshrined in the hall right next to Ovi.

@@brendan9868 Thats the code when u come from Sweden. Don't make to much sound or definitely do not brag about your skillset..

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Mattias Johansson aa det kan man säga hahahah

Han kommer avsluta karriären i washington faktiskt ,tror inte han vill komma till sverige o spela där

Her eyes .)