BREAKING: Blue Jackets Bring In Backstrom
The Columbus Blue Jackets have just made a major announcement.
Blue Jackets Hire Backstrom
Niklas Backstrom has officially been hired as the Goaltending Coach of the Blue Jackets.
An Experienced Goalie
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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JUIN 14 | 146 ANSWERS BREAKING: Blue Jackets Bring In Backstrom Do you think the Blue Jackets will make the playoffs in the next three years? | ||
| Yes | 70 | 47.9 % |
| No | 76 | 52.1 % |
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