Nicklas Backstrom salary, net worth, contract details, cap hit, girlfriend, personal life, family, parents

Find out about Nicklas Bäckström's salary, net worth, contract details, cap hit, girlfriend, personal life, family, and parents.

Nicklas Backstrom is a Swedish professional ice hockey player known. He is a legend when it comes to the NHL. He is known for his exceptional playmaking ability and consistency throughout his career. The Swedish international is known for his position as a centre.

Salary

For the 2024–25 NHL season, Backstrom's base salary is $6,000,000, along with a $2,000,000 signing bonus, which sums up his total earnings to $8,000,000. His cap hit is $9,200,000. 

Net worth 

Nicklas Backstrom's net worth is estimated to be over $50 million, accrued through his professional ice hockey career, including salary, bonuses and endorsements.

Personal life 

Nicklas Bäckström was born in Gävle, Sweden.

Girlfriend/Wife/Partner

Backstrom's wife, Liza Berg. The couple have three children together.

Parents and family 

Nicklas Backstrom's father is Anders Backstrom. He was a professional hockey player.

Contract Details

Backstrom and the Washington Capitals agreed to a five-year, $46,000,000 contract extension in 2020. It comes with an average annual salary of $9,200,000 and would expire at the end of the 2024–25 season.

Position, Draft and Scouting 

Nicklas Backstrom plays as a centre. He was draughted 4th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. 

Best Season

Backstrom's best season throughout his NHL career was during the 2009–10 campaign, where he recorded 101 points (33 goals, 68 assists) in 82 games.

Awards and Achievements

- Stanley Cup champion with the Washington Capitals (2018)

- NHL All-Star Game appearances

- Named to the NHL All-Rookie Team (2008).

International Career

Backstrom represented Sweden in international ice hockey competitions, including the IIHF World Championships and the Winter Olympics.