Backstrom has one more year left on his contract at a cap hit of $9.2 million, and the plan is for him to remain on long-term injured reserve for that final year, according to general manager Brian MacLellan.
The Swede has not made any decisions regarding next steps at this time, nor has he officially said he is retiring.
Backstrom has not spoken to local media since taking his leave. He leaves behind a monumental legacy in D.C., where he put up 271 goals and 762 assists for 1,033 points in 1,105 games.
