Nicklas Backstrom
| Position | Center | Current Team | Washington Capitals |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 5 years |
| Height | 6'1" | Expires | 2024-25 |
| Weight (lbs) | 202 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 37 |
| Age | 36 (Nov 23, 1987) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2006, Round 1, Overall 4 (WSH) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2024 | Washington Capitals | Placed on LTIR | |
| Jan 14, 2020 | Washington Capitals | Signed 5 years @ $9.200M AAV starting in 2020-21 | |
| May 17, 2010 | Washington Capitals | Signed 10 years @ $6.700M AAV starting in 2010-11 | |
| May 16, 2007 | Washington Capitals | Signed to an entry level contract. |
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Standard Stats Coming Soon
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Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 32 | NMC | $9,200,000 | $9,200,000 | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2021-22 | 33 | NMC | $9,200,000 | $9,200,000 | - | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2022-23 | 34 | NMC | $9,200,000 | $9,200,000 | - | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2023-24 | 35 | M-NTC | $9,200,000 | $9,200,000 | - | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2024-25 | 36 | M-NTC | $9,200,000 | $9,200,000 | - | $6,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | UFA | |
| Total | - | $25,000,000 | $21,000,000 | $46,000,000 | $46,000,000 |
Signed: Jan 14, 2020
Team: Washington Capitals
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 11.29
Clause: For 2023-24 and 2024-25 player can submit a 15 team no trade list.
Previous Contracts
Standard Contract (RFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 22 | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | $2,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | RFA | ||
| 2011-12 | 23 | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2012-13 | 24 | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2013-14 | 25 | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2014-15 | 26 | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | - | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | UFA | ||
| 2015-16 | 27 | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | - | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | UFA | ||
| 2016-17 | 28 | M-NTC | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | - | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2017-18 | 29 | M-NTC | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | - | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | UFA | |
| 2018-19 | 30 | M-NTC | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | - | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | UFA | |
| 2019-20 | 31 | M-NTC | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | - | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | UFA | |
| Total | - | $2,000,000 | $65,000,000 | $67,000,000 | $67,000,000 |
Signed: May 17, 2010
Team: Washington Capitals
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 11.28
Clause: Starting in 2016-17 player can submit a 7 team no trade list.
Entry Level Contract
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | 19 | $850,000 | $2,400,000 | $1,350,000 | - | $850,000 | $850,000 | $62,500 | ELC | ||
| 2008-09 | 20 | $850,000 | $2,400,000 | $1,650,000 | - | $850,000 | $850,000 | $62,500 | ELC | ||
| 2009-10 | 21 | $850,000 | $2,400,000 | $1,650,000 | - | $850,000 | $850,000 | $62,500 | ELC | ||
| Total | $4,650,000 | - | $2,550,000 | $2,550,000 | $187,500 |
Signed: May 16, 2007
Team: Washington Capitals
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA