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Hard words by Nicklas Bäckström. This is not something he usually thinks about.
After a season last year that ended with a win in goals (15 goals and 53 assists) and a Stanley Cup title, "Bäckis" thinks his teammate John Carlson should have won the Norris Trophy.
"I would choose John Carlson if I watched this whole league, the work he does every night does not make anyone else," said the Swede.
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However, the 27-year-old is not disappointed himself.
"Anyway, I had what I wanted," says Carlsson at the Washington Post.
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He is clearly aiming for the Stanley Cup.
– That's all that matters. This has been pretty good so far, but that 's not what worries me. I just want to play well and help others succeed. I just want to do it as well as I can only.
Example of a written contract worth $ 578 million
The Washington Capitals appreciate his work and have rewarded John Carlson with a monster contract this summer. About 580 million over eight years.
"Becoming a candidate for the Norris Trophy is certainly a goal we have set for ourselves in the coming years," said Todd Reirden, a new coach.
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– If it happens or not, do not count on me. I know I can play better, I'm better, but I'm not going to get into a campaign, "said John Carlson.
The Norris Trophy of Victor Hedman this summer was his first and he became the third Swede to receive this award after Nicklas Lidström and Erik Karlsson.
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