Nicklas Backstrom's Career At 1,000 Points
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- Опубліковано 9 бер 2022
- He reached the milestone twice last night, the first assist not counting due to an offside.
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Also, what a ceremony of having Crosby, Malkin, Ovie, and Bäckström inducted at the same year
They should all 4 retire together, that’d be insane. These 4 have kept their respected team’s cup windows alive lets be real
Over the years being a pens fan I’ve grown to appreciate Ovi and Backstrom more and more despite the rivalry and I couldn’t agree more, add Letang and Fleury retiring as a Penguin and I’d be over the moon!
@@ben_cross21 no Ovid should stay till he break the great one record
@@andrewnelson7010 right back at you. I'm a Caps fan and I can honestly say I'll be sad the day(s) that Crosby and Malkin retire. What an era.
I'm guessing Bäckström will end up 2nd in total points by a Swede (don't see him catching Sundin). But yeah - he's seriously underrated... people say "yeah, but he played with Ovi", as if he didn't enable Ovi to be the great 8
100% agree, the symbiotic relationship between him and Ovi have really made both of them better.
Only ~250 assists on Ovi goals.
@@SverigeiSverige "Only"...
@@elwizschold that's a lot of assists he's given to some pretty mediocre players
They’re the Caps version of Lemeiux and Jagr.
Always felt Backstrom should get a bit more attention than he currently gets. Dude is an assist machine
Has a wicked shot too, he’ll score a nice goal and I’ll be like “why doesn’t he shoot more”
@@ben_cross21 same. He can really shoot the puck.
He's an assist machine bc his career long teammate is a goal machine. How many Ovi goals are tap ins off great Backstrom passes? Not many.
I once heard Backstrom described as a guy who has an ability that sounds ordinary but in actually is quite rare: he can reliably put together a string of 3 or 4 exceptionally good small decisions in a single shift. And that is *exactly* what happens when you watch him play. As a fan you'll be talking to the screen, calmly at first, "oh good", "good," "nice", "I like that," then, like a chess master as you see the checkmate developing, "yes," "Yes," "YES!!!!!" and before you know it the puck is in the net.
What a comment ! So true
This guy gets it
Ovi and Bäckström are such a great duo. An absolute goal scoring machine paired with a top tier passer and puck handler.
Very much like Karl Malone and John Stockton were in the NBA, an all time 2nd scorer and an all time leading assist man. Although at the same time people wonder how much did they benefit from each other and how much that inflated their individual stats.
I do think he reaches the hall because of how consistent he's been throughout his career. Honestly such a wonderful player and proud to have seen him grow and achieve that ultimate goal with the Capitals. 1,000 points in 1,037 NHL games is remarkably consistent.
Backstrom has always been my favourite Capitals player. His vision is truly elite, you see it every game he plays. Now he's healthy the Caps power play actually looks strong whereas before it looked horrendous. Sätt att gå Backy! ❤️
I don't think Google translate understood what you wanted with that Swedish 🤣
A way to walk? Google translate is comedian! :D
Lmfaoooooooo 😂😂😂
@@marionordqvist1668 I meant exactly that 😉
@@JoEtOtHeMaX1 way to go - bra jobbat Bäckström. 😃
On Caps radio yesterday in a George McPhee interview he said they didn't necessarily draft him to pair up with Ovi. They just took who they believed to be the best player available and it worked out.
Yes, Backstrom will be in the hall of fame one day. Cup, 1000 points, played a big part in Ovi’s career, international success.
Thank you for making this video! Backstrom has always been overlooked when he’s a no-brainer hall of famer. One of the best passers I’ve ever seen he is a magician
One of the best passers I’ve ever seen.
Backstrom is a unselfish player and humble...and also seems like a real nice guy.
Hall of Famer. No question.
He is the best kept secret in the nhl.
If nothing else he needs to go into the hall for that fantastic insurance commercial with Ovie
I think there's no way he isn't a hall of famer, he's a huge part of the success in Washington and there's a reason he was second to receive that glorious cup that had iluded the franchise for so long.
Let’s not forget about the comedy gold life insurance policy commercial that Ovi and Backstrom did together. That is a commercial I never get tired of watching.
I love that Ovie and Backstrom commercial with the “yeah, what then??”
He doesn't get much attention because he plays hockey, he doesn't whine to the refs, he doesn't do cheap shots, he just plays.
If nick had played for Toronto or Montreal he would be considered a one of the faces of the league.
Watched almost every game of this amazing duo last 6-7 years, I can say that Nick has been Mr. Consistency, the yin to Ovi yan, the calming presence to Ovi 'wild' nature on the ice. :) Very smart player, for many years he used to play on the power play & kill, underrated good defensively & great passer. Almost never missed a game with some injs. last couple of years. With the emergency of Kuznetsov, Backstrom took the 2nd line duties, without any fuss, always doing what's asked from him & delivers consistent numbers. Being 34yrs age & having 3 more years on his current contract, the numbers & accolades he has with the Capitals, I expect him to keep producing decently & eventually getting into the HOF! ;)
Backstrom is so good that they talk about it in the show “billions“
Only looking at Backstrom’s assists, year in year out, and most players would be glad to have as many points as Backstrom has assists. lol
Not so much anymore but when he was younger I never worried about Backstrom losing the puck. He always had the puck on a string.
I fully believe Ovechkin wouldn't have scored anywhere near as many goals as he has without Backy
Yea go Nicky!
Great review and I believe he ought to be in the Hall of Fame, but I just wanted to add it was nice to see him, seemingly quite, grow into a leadership role over the years.
@UCTlO3MgUhv0pZ0pSb2Vzhrw Good point, but Jeff Halpern was the centerman prior to Backstrom and while his point totals were improved, it wasn't what anyone would want from a 1st line centerman.
Yeah I have heard that a lot of caps players sees him as much of a captain as ovi
The thing that the most fans don’t understand about Backstrom is how defensively responsible he is … all this coaches over they years talk about it but since he plays with ovi so often he isn’t regularly used that way…
The first authentic sweater I ever bought. I am so thankful the Caps saw what he had to give. Underrated throughout his career, I know his teammates are well aware of his worth.
One of the best decision by Gabby to put him and Ovi on the same line.
Backstrom goes in the hall, and if he somehow doesn't get in when Ovi does, Ovi probably and rightfully creates a stink.
I'm surprised it's only 6 Swedish players to 1000 points. Especially since the Sedins account for 2 of those 6. There have been quite a few really good offensive Swedish players.
Forsberg and Zetterberg should be there too
@@TheGreatNathan unfortunetly ruined by injuries.
If forsberg wasn't injury prone he would have been first on that list by a mile
Yeah I believe he will go in the hall.
Stand up guy too, no controversy.
I remember way ack, early in hi career, Nicky was referred to by a broadcaster as "the other Nick Backstrom." No offense to the Niklas Backstrom, but I think at this point, the goalie is firmly "the other Nick Backstrom" now. If Nick Backstrom, the center, doesn't make it into the Hall because of his lack of ASG and individual awards, it will definitely cement his place in the Hall of Most Underrated.
Saying they wouldn't have picked anyone else is bold. As much as I hate the Hawks, you could easily make the argument that Toews would be just as effective of a fit with Ovi as Backstrom.
Been a caps fan since Ovi entered the league, and its funny because over the years you learn to appreciate both of them. Backstrom has always been one of those guys who just play hockey. No chirping, no issues, no crying, just goes and does his job which is why hes just one of those guys nobody can hate. One of the greatest playmakers of all time (yes i said that). His vision, timing and IQ is just so unique. Remember how the caps Powerplay was so lethal? Its all Backstrom on that side wall position. And its funny because while he and Ovi obviously combined with eachother so well, he continues to put up consistent points even being on a different line. Im so glad you mentioned his shot. I wish he shot the puck more. The guy has had many goals where you’re like “holy shit what a snipe”. Goes along with his absolute bang on passing. His accuracy is nuts. So many things can be said about him, and im kinda glad he went under the radar for his career. 100% HHOF, and its gonna be so sad to see him, Ovi, Sid and Geno retire. To me they were just the staples of hockey for so long. Way to go Nicky.
Read I think was jay beagle saying bax on the wall in the pp will tap the puck to clear any snow so the pass is true...I'm like wait-what...I think he's one of those rare who just see the game slowed down...hof for sure.
I like to compare Backstrom to Henrik zetterberg. And I think he goes to the hall.
Nicklas Backstrom aka that capitals European star that DOESN'T do drugs (unlike the other two).
You didn't mention his time with Dynamo Moscow!
And mass mutual canned his commercial with Ovie.
He above a point of game without Ovi in the lineup
Atleast the first names are spelt a bit differently between the Backstroms (Nicklas/Niklas). Today, we have identical Sebastian Ahos to look out for, though one is definitely much more prominent than the other.
Should do a career vid of Sundin too ✅. Like to see some Swedish players career vids 👍
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That's a beauty Caps cap.
It reminds me of a Montreal Expos hat
WOW... I didn't know that he was drafted that high. Backstrom kind of reminds me of Adam Oates, who was also a pass first player and who also played beside some pure snipers during his career. So, maybe Backstrom does make it into the HHOF. Good job THG!
Backstrom is the Peter Forsberg of today. I’ve always thought that since he came in the league. Dude seriously doesn’t get enough credit. Hall of fame for sure 100%
He plays less physical than forsberg but other than that yeah for sure
Won't catch Sundin in total points by a Swede....but he may finish 2nd. ✅. Decent career for him ✅
I can’t believe that when people talk about underrated players they never mention Bäckström. He’s been so good for so long. Ovie is obviously a ridiculous goal scoring talent but he wouldn’t be as insane without Bäckström. I think he should and will make the hall of fame. Although even though it would be really cool it probably won’t be with Ovie because Ovie is first ballet no doubt and I don’t think Bäckström is at that level. But I think eventually the voters will just kinda say “ah screw it” and throw him in there as well.
I am a Caps fan, but it's tough to justify him getting into the Hall without the personal awards and All-Star appearances as you mention. The All-Star is about how you are compared to your peers at the time. But if he does stay healthy and quietly puts up a final total of 1400, then maybe. At that total he is near a Jari Kurri but has nowhere near the same number of goals. He is 3rd in assists among active players and 10th for points. Everyone in the top 30 for assists all-time (minus Henrik Sedin) is in the Hall. Backy is 97.
You cant be a caps fan if you dont think backstrom should be in the hall. All star is such bull shit that john scott as the same amount of participation
LOL please tell me youre hearing these leafs announcers. im dying. lmaoooooooooo
GRATIS BACKY. Hes absolutely a hall of fame player. I don't see any way he isn't considered for it early after he retires
it's a criminal offense if backstrom doesn't make the hall. his comparables as a premier two way 1C are kopitar, bergeron, and toews. i think he compares favorably to toews, and at least equal to bergeron. kopitar i have a little ahead. there's no way those other three aren't going in, and there's no way backstrom should be left out either.
All playmaker-sniper combos benefit from each other greatly. No different with Backy-Ovi. But I will say this, offensively, Backström has benefited from Ovi way more than Ovi has from Bäckström. A lot of his assists are secondary assists, where he drops the puck to a defenseman, who passes to Ovi, who scores. Easiest points in the league.
However, if you consider the whole, his significance to the team can not be overstated. Not only is he a great playmaker and one of the best playmakers in the league, he's also the perfect player to play alongside Ovi in other ways: a calm, responsible presence who can calm the game down, and play the difficult, defensive parts of the game as well as anyone can. Which has always worked perfectly with Ovechkin's explosive, exciting, high risk-high reward style.
Not only that, he is also an absolute class act, and a guy any team would be lucky to have in their locker room. Never have I ever got the impression that he minds being in Ovechkin's shadow, and never have I heard any complaints from him. He just goes out and does his job effectively, and I think any Caps fan would agree that Bäckström is the second biggest reason for the Caps' success over the past 15 or 16 years. And for most other teams, he'd be the biggest reason.
And yeah, he absolutely makes the HoF. No question. Also a fun fact I just realized: When Bäckström came into the league you had a Finnish goalie and a Swedish center both called Nicklas Bäckström. Now, you have a Finnish centerman and a Swedish defenceman both called Sebastian Aho.
But the last few seasons he has played second center and he has still put up the same numbers without ovi. So for me it's two elite players who make eachother better but are still elite if you seperate them
Kinda like Datsuyk and Zetterberg both were fantastic with and without eachother
I'm just wondering why he's always over at Ovi's house for breakfast... but in all honesty, 1,000+ career points, over 100 career playoff points, and that elusive Cup ring. I say he's a HOFer for sure.
Can't wait to hear your take on Jack Eichel getting booed
I always enjoyed greatly when the Capitals were 2nd round and out.
He just have to be in the Hall Of Fame bcz he's a fantastic player.
Backy is totally going to be in the hall, I don't see him and Ovi going into the hall at the same time though. Ovi is 1st ballot all day long, I'm not so certain about Backstrom. Maybe it has a chance of happening if Backy retires before Ovi...
Bax is unselfish, but I think it also has to do with Ovi being THE goal scorer. Backstrom would have more goals if he didn't have Ovi to pass to for long stretches of his career (though probably a few fewer points).
Gävle! 😃
I thought he was a great goaltender for the Minnesota Wild… oh wait. lol
Ovi & Backstrom > Crosby & Malkin
I guess Simmonds will be next....
Nick Backstrom isn’t good enough for the NHL anymore either. He will be given a chance at camp because he has been so good for so long with the caps. Athletes themselves are the last to see they are done. He like Iginla, Thornton, Marleau and many others may be forced out of league which is a pitiful way to go. Backstrom won the cup unlike those others named. He tried to play last year and was terrible. After his return the caps quickly fell out of the playoff race. The GM wants him to retire, not be traded or scratched every game. Would be great if he beat the odds and delivered a + season and 40 pts in 70+ games. That would be a huge success, but he may very well not dress a single game. The caps are going for the playoffs and if backstrom doesn’t have a major improvement in play he will be gone early in the season if given games at all. A couple healthy much cheaper players from the caps minor league team is a better solution than having an old injured Backstrom out there not being able to skate.
Ovie was on 🔥 with Backstrom out this year...
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