Backstrom (hip) will miss the start of training camp and is currently listed as "week-to-week," JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom has had trouble with hip issues at varying points in his career and general manager Brian MacLellan noted that it affected the Swedish playmaker toward the end of last season. While the Capitals are electing to be cautious with Backstrom as the team tunes up for the 2021-22 campaign, the 33-year-old's availability for regular-season action does not appear at risk at this time, so this news should not have much effect on Backstrom's fantasy outlook for the coming season.