Backstrom, who will sign a three-year deal, led the Swedish Elite League club Brynas in points and assists this past season.
The 19-year-old centre also played for Sweden at the recent world hockey championship.
Like a gambler touched by a cooler, the Vegas Golden Knights had zero luck last season and this year's not starting off too hot. Still, is this the best they've ever been on paper?
Adam Proteau looks at the biggest questions surrounding the Seattle Kraken, such as their improvement in their sophomore season, the ability of the defense, and whether the goaltending can bounce back.
Jack Rathbone fully intends to begin the season with the Vancouver Canucks. All he's got to do is earn it.
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