[News] Capitals C Nicklas Backstrom undergoes hip surgery; Out for significant time

[FlamesAreOne]

@CapitalsPR

#Caps center Nicklas Backstrom underwent left hip resurfacing surgery on Friday. The surgery was performed at the ANCA Clinic in Belgium. Backstrom will begin his rehabilitation and lengthy recovery process immediately.




@frank_seravalli

Long road ahead for Backstrom, who as he hinted before, may not be able to make it back to NHL.

Ryan Kesler underwent the surgery in 2019 and never played again.

Ed Jovanovski was first to do it in 2013. It took him a full year to rehab, played 37 games and retired.

[mile]

Maybe they go after Kadri or Malkin hard now

[dammage79]

Oof that sucks. Backstroms a major piece in Washington. Can't help but wonder how many goals this is gonna cost OV on his run for the record.

Hope he can come back but I don't know if he can at his age.

Best of luck Backstrom.

[Canada 02]

Fortunately he is on OV’s insurance policy

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by mile

Maybe they go after Kadri or Malkin hard now

Kane

[TheScorpion]

One of the most underrated players I've ever watched, killer playmaker

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Oof that sucks. Backstroms a major piece in Washington. Can't help but wonder how many goals this is gonna cost OV on his run for the record.

Hope he can come back but I don't know if he can at his age.

Best of luck Backstrom.

I didn't consistently watch the Caps but when I did, it seemed like Kuznetsov might have been OV's center this season and Backstrom was on line 2 with Oshie. They were probably still together on PP1 though.

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

One of the most underrated players I've ever watched, killer playmaker

Bob Hartley: "Hes like a computer on skates"

[dissentowner]

We have a Sean Monahan that would make a nice fill in for him.

[the_only_turek_fan]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

One of the most underrated players I've ever watched, killer playmaker

Is he HHOF worthy?

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

We have a Sean Monahan that would make a nice fill in for him.

We could use a Sean Monahan also. But no one needs the current version, whether it be us or Washington. He wasn't even a particularly good 4th liner last year.

Now if he proves himself healthy and production (admittedly two huge ifs), both teams would want him, but Calgary would have little reason to move him then.

Plus Washington will need to fill this hole before the season starts.

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

We have a Sean Monahan that would make a nice fill in for him.

Sean Monahan has similar issue and is a much worse player……

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Flamesfan05

Sean Monahan has similar issue and is a much worse player……

I guess I should have used green text.

[agulati]

Major hole in the Caps lineup, though gives the Caps an option to go after Mallon in free agency ( if he doesn’t re-sign in Pittsburgh)

[Erick Estrada]

I assume he's heading into LTIRement which will free up $9.2 million a season for the next three years for the Caps. Was a really good playmaker throughout his career and a point a game over 1000 games is very solid in this day and age.

[mrchristy31]

Does this open up a new landing sport for JG13? Closer to home, check.....Playing with Ovechkin, Check.

[Juggernaught]

Canucks Army is reporting that a J.T. Miller trade to Washington has now become top priority as Miller can play center and wing. Problem is Washington doesn't have the assets Vancouver is looking for (RHD) but they suggest a creative package is another option. CA went on to mention that Philly will also be seeking a player with Miller's skills and do have the assets/picks to trade.

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by Flamesfan05

Sean Monahan has similar issue and is a much worse player……

Plus if paried with Lucic, he gives the Flames the opportunity to ice a $12M AAV 4th line.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by mrchristy31

Does this open up a new landing sport for JG13? Closer to home, check.....Playing with Ovechkin, Check.

No. If Johnny played centre, possibly.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

No. If Johnny played centre, possibly.

Kuznetsov could conceivably play 1C, Ovi changes over to RW and Johnny plays LW. Then they switch on the PP.