Niklas Backstrom is with Dynamo Minsk, undergoing medical tests on his injured ankle. If he passes then he will likely be cleared to sign with the KHL team, but if he can't then sports director Igor Matushkin appears to have a backup plan in place. "If Niklas Backstrom is not able to take part in matches from the very start then another goaltender will join our team," Matushkin said. "I can only say now that he is a goaltender from the top level of the NHL. Regarding his name, I think I'll be able to answer you tomorrow."