X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password

POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Stats & Leaders
Starts and Sit
Daily Fantasy
Who To Pickup
24x7 News and Alerts
Share:
Link copied to clipboard!
1 year agoWashington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom will take a step back from hockey and focus on his health amidst ongoing injury concerns, according to a statement released by Backstrom and the Capitals. The 35-year-old has been one of the best passers in the game when healthy, but unfortunately he hasn't been able to stay on the ice for several years. If this is the end for Alex Ovechkin's longtime centerman, it spells the end of a terrific career. Backstrom has 1033 points in 1105 NHL games, ranking him sixth among active NHLers. With Backstrom taking some time off, Dylan Strome should remain in his role as top-line and first powerplay center, where he should provide decent points with Ovechkin beside him. --Matt Garon - RotoBaller
Source: Washington Capitals

More Player News from RotoBaller

Read More News

POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Stats & Leaders
Starts and Sit
Daily Fantasy
Who To Pickup
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Josh Jacobs2 hours ago

Explodes For 106 Yards, Three Touchdowns In Packers Win
De'Von Achane2 hours ago

Scores Twice In Win Over Patriots
Jahmyr Gibbs3 hours ago

Shines Again Against Colts
Jonathan Kuminga3 hours ago

Continues To Battle An Illness, Questionable For Monday
Ben Simmons3 hours ago

To Sit On Monday
Dorian Finney-Smith4 hours ago

To Remain Out On Monday
Dennis Schröder4 hours ago

Dennis Schroder Out On Sunday
Trendon Watford4 hours ago

Available Versus Kings
Jaxon Smith-Njigba4 hours ago

The Breakout Is Real For Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Ziaire Williams4 hours ago

Ready To Go Sunday
Gardner Minshew II4 hours ago

Done For The Year
Jalen Suggs4 hours ago

Available Monday
Malik Monk4 hours ago

Will Remain Out On Sunday
Cade Cunningham4 hours ago

Unlikely To Return On Monday
Ja Morant5 hours ago

Upgraded To Questionable
Karl-Anthony Towns5 hours ago

Questionable For Meeting With Nuggets
Wendell Carter Jr.5 hours ago

Continues To Carry Questionable Tag Ahead Of Monday
Herbert Jones5 hours ago

To Remain Sidelined Monday
Josh Jacobs5 hours ago

Returns On Sunday
Yves Missi5 hours ago

Considered Questionable For Monday
Isaac Okoro5 hours ago

Good To Go Sunday
Romeo Doubs5 hours ago

Ruled Out On Sunday With A Concussion
Dejounte Murray6 hours ago

Listed As Doubtful For Monday
CJ McCollum6 hours ago

May Return To Action Monday
Anthony Cirelli6 hours ago

Riding Career-Best Goal Streak
Bryce Young6 hours ago

Gives Chiefs A Scare, Will Remain The Starter In Week 13
Seth Jarvis6 hours ago

Activated From Injured Reserve
Karel Vejmelka6 hours ago

Gets Another Start On Sunday
T.J. Hockenson6 hours ago

Gets Hot Late In Overtime Win
Joseph Woll6 hours ago

Faces Utah Sunday
Pyotr Kochetkov6 hours ago

Dealing With An Upper-Body Injury
Jordan Addison6 hours ago

Erupts For 162 Yards Vs. Chicago
Austin Ekeler6 hours ago

Diagnosed With A Concussion
Dylan Samberg7 hours ago

Placed On Injured Reserve With Broken Foot
David Montgomery7 hours ago

Says He'll Play Thursday
Kirill Kaprizov7 hours ago

Reportedly Not Dealing With Serious Injury
Bucky Irving7 hours ago

Goes Off In Week 12
Aaron Jones7 hours ago

Totals 129 Yards, Scores TD In Victory
Daniel Gafford7 hours ago

Available Versus Heat
Terry McLaurin7 hours ago

Catches Long Touchdown In Loss
Rhamondre Stevenson7 hours ago

Nearly Non-Existent In Miami
Austin Ekeler7 hours ago

Leaves Sunday's Game With Injury
Drake Maye7 hours ago

Surrenders Two More Turnovers In Miami
Sam Darnold7 hours ago

Leads Vikes To Overtime Win
Alexandre Sarr7 hours ago

Will Play Sunday
Nico Collins7 hours ago

Returns To Form Against Titans
Houston Texans8 hours ago

Texans D/ST Records Eight Sacks, Another TD
Caris LeVert9 hours ago

Remains Out For Sunday
Jimmy Butler9 hours ago

Will Play On Sunday
Ilya Sorokin16 hours ago

Leads The Way On Saturday
Artemi Panarin16 hours ago

Strikes Twice On Saturday
Connor McDavid16 hours ago

Scores Twice, Adds Helper On Saturday
Juuse Saros16 hours ago

Strong In Saturday's Victory
Roman Josi16 hours ago

Strikes Twice On Saturday
Sidney Crosby16 hours ago

Scores Goal No. 600
Volkan Oezdemir1 day ago

Drops Decision At UFC Macau
MMA1 day ago

Carlos Uberg Extends Win Streak At UFC Macau
MMA1 day ago

Cong Wang Gets Submitted In Upset Fashion At UFC Macau
Gabriella Fernandes1 day ago

Pulls Off Massive Upset At UFC Macau
Deiveson Figueiredo1 day ago

Falls Short At UFC Macau
Petr Yan1 day ago

Gets Dominant Win At UFC Macau
Kirill Kaprizov1 day ago

Ruled Out For Saturday
Auston Matthews1 day ago

May Return To Maple Leafs Lineup Next Week
Max Domi1 day ago

To Remain Out On Sunday
Jakub Vrana1 day ago

Sits As Healthy Scratch Saturday
Alex Pietrangelo1 day ago

Remains Out Saturday
William Eklund1 day ago

A Game-Time Call For Saturday
Kasperi Kapanen1 day ago

Moves To First Line Saturday
Darnell Nurse1 day ago

Expected To Return On Saturday
2 days ago

Nationals Non-Tender Kyle Finnegan On Friday
2 days ago

Rays Non-Tender Dylan Carlson
2 days ago

Rockies Non-Tender Brendan Rodgers, Cal Quantrill
Mike Yastrzemski2 days ago

Avoids Arbitration With Giants
2 days ago

Blue Jays Non-Tender Closer Jordan Romano
Dustin May2 days ago

Dodgers Sign Dustin May To One-Year Deal To Avoid Arbitration
Brady Singer2 days ago

Shipped To Cincinnati
Jonathan India2 days ago

Traded To Kansas City
Shohei Ohtani2 days ago

In Early Stages Of Recovery From Shoulder Surgery
Tabatha Ricci2 days ago

Looks To Extend Her Win Streak
Yan Xiaonan2 days ago

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Muslim Salikhov2 days ago

A Favorite At UFC Macau
Chris Sale2 days ago

To Have Normal Offseason
Garrett Crochet3 days ago

Drawing Plenty Of Interest
Song Kenan3 days ago

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Zhang Mingyang3 days ago

Set For His Second UFC Fight
Ozzy Diaz3 days ago

An Underdog At UFC Macau
Carlos Ulberg3 days ago

Looking To Cement Himself As A Title Contender At UFC Macau
Volkan Oezdemir3 days ago

Eyes Another Knockout At UFC Macau
Gabriella Fernandes3 days ago

A Big Underdog At UFC Macau
MMA3 days ago

Cong Wang Puts Undefeated Record On The Line At UFC Macau
Deiveson Figueiredo3 days ago

Looks To Extend Win Streak At UFC Macau
Petr Yan3 days ago

A Favorite At UFC Macau
Shohei Ohtani3 days ago

Named National League MVP In 2024
Aaron Judge3 days ago

Wins American League MVP Award
Cody Bellinger3 days ago

Cubs Looking To Trade Cody Bellinger?
3 days ago

Blake Snell Has Met With Red Sox, Dodgers
Chris Sale4 days ago

Wins National League Cy Young Award
Tarik Skubal4 days ago

Wins 2024 American League Cy Young Award
Austin Eckroat4 days ago

Heads To The RSM Classic After Win
Harris English4 days ago

Finding Form Heading To The RSM Classic
Ben Griffin4 days ago

Continues Playing Well Heading To The RSM Classic
Denny McCarthy4 days ago

Returns to The RSM Classic
Ludvig Aberg4 days ago

Looks To Defend RSM Classic Title
Si Woo Kim4 days ago

An Intriguing Option At RSM Classic
Maverick McNealy4 days ago

In Solid Form Ahead Of RSM Classic
Eric Cole4 days ago

Chasing First Tour Victory At RSM Classic
5 days ago

Guardians' Stephen Vogt Named AL Manager Of The Year
Milwaukee Brewers5 days ago

Pat Murphy Named NL Manager Of The Year
5 days ago

Nick Pivetta Declines Boston's Qualifying Offer
Jose Siri5 days ago

Mets Acquire Jose Siri From The Rays
Power your platform with our news
View All News

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
View All Players
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP
View All Players