44th on our Top Players Rankings is Nicklas Backstrom. Keep in mind these rankings take into account more than just the past season, and are a general assessment of the best players in the league. Backstrom has been THE set-up king over the last decade in Washington, and arguably across the league. Although slowly beginning to show signs of his age, the now 32-year-old has a Stanley Cup to his name, and continues to be every coach’s playmaking dream up the middle. #Backstrom #NHLDiscussion