Niklas Bäckström franchise saves record
The Wild's all-time saves leader, Niklas Bäckström, joined the team as a free agent in 2006.
Niklas Bäckström holds the Minnesota Wild franchise record for saves. He was not drafted by the Wild; he was originally drafted by the Washington Capitals in 2001 and signed as a free agent with the Wild in 2006.
Quick Facts
- Player
- Niklas Bäckström
- Position
- Goaltender
- Franchise
- Minnesota Wild
- Tenure
- 2006–2016
- Jersey number
- 30
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Record type
- Franchise career saves (goaltending)
Lore & Background
Bäckström joined the Wild in 2006 after signing as a free agent. He became the starting goaltender after Manny Fernandez sprained his knee on January 20, 2007, and helped the team reach the playoffs that season.
Reader's Guide
Bäckström's franchise saves record is a testament to his consistency and durability in goal for the Wild. He was a key part of the team's success in the late 2000s.
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