No timetable for injured Washington Capitals NHL center Nicklas Backstrom to return from injury

Washington Capitals NHL center Nicklas Backstrom said on Saturday he was slowly rehabilitating his hip injury. He didn’t know when he could play. Backstrom didn’t skate during training camp. It looks like he won’t be able to play the season opener on October 13 against the New York Rangers or shortly after.
“I don’t have a schedule here,” Backstrom said in his first public comments since the camp began. “We’re just going to listen to the body and go slow. We will see what happens. Hopefully, I’ll be back to skating soon.”
The 33-year-old Swedish player has ruled out having to have another surgery on his left hip. He had an arthroscopy in 2015. He suffered an injury. current damage is the result of wear and tear over the past six years
“Over time, over the years, it’s been repaired a little bit,” says Backstrom. rebuild it and rebuild it and that’s where we are. [It] takes longer than you hope, but it’s only progress: just part of rebuilding and making it strong again. million caps. That would force him to miss at least the first 10 games of the season.
Backstrom is considered week after week.
Backstrom was Washington’s most consistent player and top scorer last season with 53 points in 55 games. His absence would open the door for Connor McMichael. Hendrix Lapierre from the 2019 and 2020 first rounds to be part of the opening lineup.
“I watched the preseason games a bit and they both looked good,” said Backstrom. “They’re very mature for their age, the way they play, and very responsible. That’s good for us. It’s all about depth in this league. I think when you have guys like that who can move up and fill this role. “