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Niklas Backstrom

Niklas Backstrom is a Finnish former ice hockey goaltender who was born on February 13, 1978, in Helsinki, Finland. He began his professional career with Karhu-Kissat Helsinki in 1997 and spent a year in the lower ranks of the Finnish league, Suomi-sarja. In 1998, he moved to the Finnish Elite League (SM-liiga) to play for the main club of TPS Turku. Backstrom helped Turku win the championship in 1999, which was his first year in the club, and he won the Goalie of the Year award the following season, thus catching the eyes of NHL scouts. More about Niklas Backstrom

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Current items with a signature of Niklas Backstrom

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thumbnailNiklas Backstrom Autographed 8x10 Photo Minnesota Wild Finland Kärpät $19.99logo
thumbnailNiklas Backstrom Autographed 8x10 Photo Minnesota Wild Finland Kärpät $19.99logo
thumbnailNiklas Backstrom Autographed 8x10 Photo Minnesota Wild Finland Kärpät $19.99logo
thumbnailNiklas Backstrom Autographed 8x10 Photo Minnesota Wild Finland Kärpät $19.99logo
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In 2006, Backstrom signed with the Minnesota Wild as an undrafted free agent. He quickly established himself as the team's starting goaltender, winning 23 games in his rookie season with an impressive 1.97 goals-against average. Backstrom also set a rookie record for consecutive shutouts that season, effectively putting his name on the hockey map. He remained a crucial part of the Wild roster for the next decade, earning nicknames like "Backy" and "The Finnish Fortress." Over his career, Backstrom played 413 games for the Wild, recording a 2.49 GAA and 194 wins, both of which are franchise records.

Backstrom represented Finland in several international tournaments, winning a silver medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. He was also part of the Finnish team that won the bronze medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Throughout his career, Backstrom was a reliable goaltender who always played with passion and confidence. He retired in 2019, leaving a legacy as one of Finland's most successful NHL players and one of the Wild's all-time greats. Read even more about Niklas Backstrom at Wikipedia

Traded items with a signature of Niklas Backstrom

In total, we tracked 384 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.

The most expensive item with a signature of Niklas Backstrom (Autographed NIKLAS BACKSTROM Game-Worn Gloves) was sold in March 2018 for $237.98 while the cheapest item (NIKLAS BACKSTROM MINNESOTA WILD SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED CARD) found a new owner for $0.55 in October 2011. The month with the most items sold (14) was December 2009 with an average selling price of $9.49 for an autographed item of Niklas Backstrom. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in March 2018 with $237.98 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was September 2008. In average, an autographed item from Niklas Backstrom is worth $10.00.

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thumbnail2007-08 Upper Deck Artifacts Niklas Backstrom Autograph Minnesota Wild$3.00logo
thumbnail2010 ITG BETWEEN THE PIPES NIKLAS BACKSTROM STARS OF THE GAME AUTOGRAPH CARD$2.80logo
thumbnailNiklas Backstrom Authentic Signed Adidas Red Jersey Washington Capitals$155.00logo
thumbnailNIKLAS BACKSTROM MINNESOTA WILD HAND SIGNED GAME PUCK W/ JSA COA E59250$4.25logo
thumbnailNiklas Backstrom NHL Washington Capitals Autographed Official Game Puck$20.00logo
thumbnailNiklas Backstrom Signed Autograph 8X10 Photo Minnesota Wild Flames COA Auto$13.99logo
thumbnailNiklas Backstrom Signed Minnesota Wild Card 1a$3.79logo
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thumbnailNiklas Backstrom Signed Minnesota Wild Card A $1.24logo
thumbnailNiklas Backstrom Washington Capitals Autographed Official Game Puck Signed$49.99logo

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Latest News about Niklas Backstrom

Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom: Bags two apples Thursday (02/15/19): Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom: Bags two apples Thursday Go to news article

Wild: Niklas Backstrom is top goalie with Darcy Kuemper injured (01/09/15): The Wild crease belongs to Niklas Backstrom, the team and goaltender hoping an extended stretch of ice time will solve their collective woes. Go to news article

Wild activate goalie Niklas Backstrom (12/31/14): COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Niklas Backstrom re-joined the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday for his first practice with teammates in a week in hopes of playing this weekend. Go to news article

Minnesota Wild: Niklas Backstrom ill; Darcy Kuemper pressed into service (12/23/14): Tuesday morning, Wild coach Mike Yeo said he looked forward to giving goalie Darcy Kuemper, in the midst of a slump, some extra time off. Go to news article

Niklas Backstrom gets surprise start tonight at Chicago (12/16/14): Darcy Kuemper was scheduled to start, but the Wild won't disclose what's wrong with his health. Go to news article

Older News Stories about Niklas Backstrom

Wild's Niklas Backstrom gets start Tuesday vs. Islanders (12/2014): Niklas Backstrom will start in net Tuesday when the Wild play host to the New York Islanders. Go to news article

Wild: Niklas Backstrom gets start despite Kuemper's hot hand (11/2014): SUNRISE, Fla. -- For a multitude of reasons, including giving Niklas Backstrom the chance to play in front of his father, Wild coach Mike Yeo gave Backstrom the start in net Monday night despite Darcy Kuemper's strong play of late. Go to news article

Niklas Backstrom Denies Bruins’ Carl Soderberg With Athletic Save (10/2014): The Boston Bruins got off to a hot start at TD Garden on Tuesday night,... Go to news article

Video: 'On the Fly: Niklas Backstrom' offers inside look at UFC's very promising (09/2014): Niklas Backstrom is so confident heading into Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 53 event that he offers a blunt assessment for opponent Mike Wilkinson: “I just need a normal day. He needs a superhero day.”Filed under: Featured Videos, News, UFC, Videos

Download or stream MMAjunkie Radio #1786 with Gunnar Nelson, Ilir Latifi, Niklas (08/2014): Listen to or download today’s edition of MMAjunkie Radio with guests Gunnar Nelson, Ilir Latifi and Niklas Backstrom.Filed under: MMAjunkie Radio, News, Radio, UFC

Niklas Backstrom vs. Mike Wilkinson booked for UFC Fight Night 53 in Stockholm (07/2014): October’s UFC Fight Night 53 lineup in Sweden continues to take shape and now has its second fight.Filed under: MMA Rumors, News, UFC

Minnesota Wild: Niklas Backstrom finally sees daylight (06/2014): PHILADELPHIA -- As the Wild headed toward their first playoff appearance in five years in the spring of 2013, their franchise goalie could barely get out of bed. Go to news article

UFC Fight Night 41 results: Emotional Niklas Backstrom taps out Tom Niinimaki (05/2014): BERLIN – Tom Niinimaki worked and worked to close the distance and get his fight with Niklas Backstrom to the mat. It proved to be his undoing.Filed under: News, UFC

Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom, forward Jason Zucker have surgeries (03/2014):        

David Poile, Pete Weber hospitalized; Niklas Backstrom won't dress tonight; Why (02/2014): Eventful morning at Xcel Energy Center: Paramedics had to come out there twice, both Nashville related. The team's TV announcer suffered a heart attack and its general manager was hit by a puck. Go to news article

Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom has gone from starter to mentor (01/2014): ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Niklas Backstrom understands the comparison. But he doesn't think there are too many similarities. Go to news article

Wild: Niklas Backstrom has 'opportunity' with Josh Harding out (12/2013): PITTSBURGH -- With Wild goalie Josh Harding out three games to adjust his multiple sclerosis treatment, coach Mike Yeo hopes Niklas Backstrom takes advantage of the chance to play regularly again. Go to news article

Minnesota Wild: Niklas Backstrom shines as game-time sub in win (11/2013): WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- Niklas Backstrom was on the ice going through a typical warm-up for a backup goalie, meaning less time taking pucks and more time meandering around the ice. Go to news article

Wild: Niklas Backstrom will start in goal vs. Blackhawks (10/2013): CHICAGO -- Just when it looked as if Josh Harding may take over between the pipes and not give the starting goaltender job back, Harding suffered a lower body injury Thursday night and will miss at least Saturday night's game here. Go to news article

Niklas Backstrom makes 33 saves and Minnesota beats St. Louis 3-1 (09/2013): ST. PAUL, Minn. - Niklas Backstrom made 33 saves and the Minnesota Wild beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 Wednesday night in an exhibition game.

Niklas Backstrom comes at a discount for Wild in three-year deal (06/2013): The Minnesota Wild wasted no time settling their goaltending situation. Niklas Backstrom made their decision a lot easier for them

Wild hope to retain Niklas Backstrom, according to GM (05/2013): Loading... The Minnesota Wild are interested in retaining the services of goaltender Niklas Backstrom , according to general manager Chuck Fletcher as told to Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Did You See That? Niklas Backstrom injured during warmups (04/2013): The Minnesota Wild, already a huge underdog against the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks, lost the services of goalie Niklas Backstrom prior to Game 1 of the Western Conference quarter-finals Tuesday night.

Tom Powers: Minnesota Wild have oldies but goodies in Matt Cullen, Niklas Backst (03/2013): Apparently, this whole youth thing is overrated. Powering the Wild's drive to the playoffs these days are Nik Backstrom and Matt Cullen, a couple of veterans who just missed the glory days of Eddie Shore. Go to news article

Minnesota Wild sticking with Niklas Backstrom in goal vs. Coyotes (02/2013): GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Niklas Backstrom will get his fourth consecutive start in goal when the Wild play the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday night, Feb. 28, at Jobing.com Arena. Backstrom, who has a 7-5-2 overall record, is 2-1 in his past three games. Go to news article

Minnesota Wild: Niklas Backstrom plays show stopper, beats Blackhawks (01/2013): Few athletes focus more on pregame preparation than the Wild's Niklas Backstrom. Go to news article

PHT Morning Skate: Niklas Backstrom adds more doom and gloom (10/2012): Monday's collection of links.

Minnesota Wild: Niklas Backstrom to stay in Minnesota for now (09/2012): Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom, who had planned to play in Belarus during the NHL lockout, will stay in Minnesota for now because of a minor ankle injury, he said via text message. Go to news article

Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom expects to return from groin strain sooner than exp (03/2012): Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom was on the ice stopping shots again Tuesday morning, March 13, and hopes to be cleared for practice later this week after being sidelined since March 2 because of a groin strain.

Bruins blanked 2-0 by Niklas Backstrom, Wild (02/2012): ST. PAUL, Minn. – No lead feels safe for the offensively challenged Minnesota Wild these days. But for one game at least, Niklas Backstrom made his team’s advantage look commanding. Go to news article

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Niklas Backstrom and the Minnesota Wild were fed up. (12/2011): With the way the Edmonton Oilers were playing against them. With two losses in a row to their soon-to-be-former division rival. With an eight-game losing streak that sent them tumbling out of first place in the NHL.

Tom Powers: Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom again proves that the path to success c (10/2011): Niklas Backstrom likely has a career as a Zen master when he's through with hockey.

Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom says he played most of the season with shoulder inj (04/2011): Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom played most of the season with a sore right shoulder, he revealed Monday.

Wings finally get by Niklas Backstrom, Wild (02/2011): ST. PAUL, Minn. - Mikko Koivu might be sidelined with a broken finger, but the Minnesota Wild has one other Finnish...

Minnesota Wild glad goalie Niklas Backstrom always has their back (01/2011): If the Wild expect to seriously challenge for a playoff position during the final 33 games of the season, their hopes likely rest on the broad shoulders of goaltender Niklas Backstrom.

Niklas Backstrom makes 34 saves to help Minnesota Wild beat Calgary Flames 4-1 (12/2010): ST. PAUL, Minn. - Todd Richards knows his Minnesota Wild need to learn from the first two lacklustre periods they played against Calgary on Monday night. But he'd still rather they focus on the much better third period that ultimately won the game.