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Nickname: Nick, Bäckis
Born: November 23, 1987
Family: Dad Anders, mum Catrin and brother Kristoffer
Reads: Golf magazines
Favorite TV Show: The Swedish TV show "I en annan del av Köping"
Listens to: Almost everything
Last Concert: Mary J. Blige and Jay Z
Last Movie: "What Happens In Vegas"
Favorite Food: Pasta and chicken, barbeque
Favorite Drink: Coca-Cola
Idol: Tiger Woods
Drive: Audi TT
Wants to visit: Thailand (never been there)
Golf handicap: 7
Favorite Spots in D.C.: Capitol Grille, Play Lounge, Starbucks (for a latte)
Q. What has your practice schedule been like this summer?
A. Well, the team and Bruce [Boudreau] give us players alot of responsibility when it comes to training - “freedom under responsibility” - and if I would let myself go... I don’t think George [McPhee], Ted [Leonsis] or Bruce would appreciate it if I didn’t practice on my own. I have spent hours with the guys from Brynäs working out in the gym and since the beginning of August we have been practicing on the ice too. I think I will be in good shape when training camp come and I can’t wait until I see the guys in Washington again.
In the beginning of August Nick played with the Swedish charity team "Icebreakers" and was on a line with Peter Forsberg and Fredrik Sjöström (New York Rangers). They played two games, the first against the Swedish Elite League team Luleå (who they beat 11-4, with Nick getting three assists), and the second against the Finnish charity team "Läkerol Dark Stars/TPS Åbo" (which ended in a 5-5 tie). He has also been practicing with his former team, Brynäs IF (pictured), mostly working on strength and endurance.
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Q. You won gold in the 2006 World Championships with Sweden. What are your thoughts about it?
A. Amazing... It was like a dream come true.
Q. What would be the next dream for you?
A. Winning the Stanley with Washington. We are a good and hungry team on the rise and we are still young. But it is a long way to go and you need some luck on the way too.
Q. Do you think Washington Capitals has a chance to win Stanley Cup, or would you want to switch to any other club with a better chance to do so?
A. I DON’T want to play anywhere else in the NHL. Washington is my team. [Ed. note: emphasis in the transcription... sounds like a forceful answer.]
Q. Would you like to play in the KHL?
A. No.
Q. Last question, do you have any girlfriend?
A. No, I am single. You know, I am only twenty so that can wait. I want to focus on improving my hockey skills for now.
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6 comments:
Awesome. Very cool of Nick to agree to the interview. I hope he shoots more this season like he was in the playoffs.
That makes me feel better about wanting a Backstrom jersey.
I like the nickname Moobs. We need more nicknames like that in hockey. It also lets us over 40 guys feel closer to the game ...
I always thought gavlegirl was his girlfriend...guess not.
I'm feeling better about the whole mits situation.
The last answer totally made my day!!!!! :]
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