BREAKING: Blue Jackets Bring In Backstrom

The Columbus Blue Jackets have just made a major announcement.

Niklas Backstrom has officially been hired as the Goaltending Coach of the Blue Jackets.

In his 10-season NHL career from 2006 to 2016, he played for the Minnesota Wild and Calgary Flames. The 45-year-old goaltender recorded an impressive 196-144-50 record. He maintained a 2.49 goals-against average (GAA) and a .914 save percentage (SV%) with 28 shutouts in 413 games played.

We wish him the best for this new chapter in his career!

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