The Nicklas Backstrom info site

Magic hands

Hockey of today has become more and more a physical sport - and by that also less of the technical players game. Therefore it's so encouraging when young players like Evgeni Malkin and Aleksander Ovetskin (although the later sure masters the physical aspects of the game as well) enters the rink. Cause in the end, even though wins and losses are what really counts in the end of the day - as a spectator it is indeed those kind players who really can make a game enjoyable to watch.

About Nicklas

Born: Nov 23, 1987

Nationality: Sweden

Current team: Brynäs IF (Elitserien in Sweden)

Drafted for: Washington Capitals (first round, 4th overall)

Height: 185cm

Weight: 88kg

Shoots: Left

Position: Center