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For Nicklas Bäckström, it was always the Capitals, Brynäs or nothing

For Nicklas Bäckström, it was always the Capitals, Brynäs or nothingThe 2018 Stanley Cup champion has absolutely no regrets on how his NHL career finished. Now, he’s looking forward to the next chapter.

Why former Capitals star Nicklas Bäckstrom wasn’t ready to give up on hockey

Why former Capitals star Nicklas Bäckstrom wasn’t ready to give up on hockeyBäckström didn’t hide the fact that it was a special feeling to represent Brynäs for the first time in 18 years.

Senators’ Linus Ullmark is enjoying his new life in Ottawa

Senators’ Linus Ullmark is enjoying his new life in OttawaThis story appeared on hockeysverige.se this week and has been translated from Swedish to English. Linus Ullmark had four strong seasons with the Boston Bruins – none more so than when he captured the Vezina Trophy as the league’s top goaltender in 2022-23. But this summer, after months...

Elias Lindholm on uncertain future with Flames: ‘Sometimes it’s hard to shut out everything’

Elias Lindholm on uncertain future with Flames: ‘Sometimes it’s hard to shut out everything’Lindholm says he “wants to stay in the same place for as long as possible” when he signs his next deal.

After long NHL career, Alexander Steen chasing world junior success as Sweden’s assistant coach

After long NHL career, Alexander Steen chasing world junior success as Sweden’s assistant coachThe former Swedish WJC star is now having an even bigger impact on one of the top teams in the tournament.

Filip Forsberg is having a career year, and he’s thanking his new buddies

Filip Forsberg is having a career year, and he’s thanking his new buddiesForsberg has been lighting the lamp for Nashville, and Gustav Nyquist and Ryan O’Reilly deserve a lot of the credit.