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Niklas Backstrom

Minnesota Wild

1978/02/13 32

6-1 189

Helsinki, Finland

3

Year Team GP MIN W L OTL GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
2009 Wild 46 2692 23 18 4 123 2.74 1247 1124 .901 1

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Good technique, he's cool under pressure. Incredibly consistent. Owns a wealth of high-level experience--has represented his country multiple times in International events.
Flaws
  • Could use a little more quickness, as well as better improvisational skills, since he tends to rely on positioning.
Career Potential
  • Star starting goaltender.
  • Awards2006NHL - Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award (Best save percentage)2006NHL - William M. Jennings Trophy (Lowest goals-against)Olympic Bronze Medal

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

February 10, 2010 Missed 5 games (back injury).
January 28, 2010 Back injury, day-to-day.
March 3, 2009 Signed by the Minnesota Wild to a four-year contract.
November 1, 2007 Missed 2 games (groin).
October 27, 2007 Groin, day-to-day.
June 7, 2007 Re-signed by the Minnesota Wild to a multi-year contract.
March 4, 2007 Missed 1 game (lower body injury).
March 1, 2007 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
June 1, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Wild to a multi-year contract.

Trades

June 1, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Wild.

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