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Caps’ Backstrom Hopes To Be Ready For The Playoffs
by Paul on 02/09/12 at 03:11 PM ET
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from J.P. of Japers’ Rink,
[Recently Caps centerman Nicklas Backstrom spoke with Swedish outlet Gefle Dagblad about his recovery from the concussion that has sidelined him since January 3. A translation of the resulting article appears below, courtesy of our good friend Malin.]
“I don’t know when I will be able to play again, but I hope I will be ready for the playoffs.”
It was in the game against Calgary on January 3 that Rene Bourque delivered an elbow to the head of Nicklas Bäckström. The elbowing happened in the neutral zone.
“It was an unnecessary hit. I feel like he could have just skated by me instead.”
Bourque was suspended five games for that cowardly cheap shot. Since then Bourque has changed teams and he is now playing for the Montreal Canadiens where he is free to play without any restraints or problems.
Bäckström himself on the other hand has yet to play in a single game since he got hurt. He has now missed 15 games and it is still unclear when he will be able to return to the ice.
“I’m getting better, but it takes time,” he says.
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