Nicklas Bäckström Nicklas Bäckström Nicklas Bäckström (; born 23 November 1987) is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre and an alternate captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). Bäckström was selected fourth overall by the Capitals at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, and has since gone on to become Washington's all-time franchise leader in assists. Bäckström won his first Stanley Cup with the Capitals in 2018. Bäckström was born and raised in Valbo, Sweden. His father, Anders, was a professional ice hockey player, who won a championship with the Brynäs and retired shortly after Bäckström was born. His
Nicklas Grossmann Hockey League. With little interest to report to their affiliate in Stockton, Grossmann was again placed on waivers with the intention to terminate his contract with the Flames on November 12, 2016. Having returned to his native Sweden, Grossmann resumed playing after signing a contract for the remainder of the season with Örebro HK of the SHL on December 1, 2016. As a free agent, Grossmann opted to return on a three-year contract to Captain his original club, Södertälje SK of the Allsvenskan, on August 2, 2017. Nicklas Grossmann Nicklas Grossmann (born January 22, 1985) is a Swedish professional ice