Columbus Blue Jackets' Christian Backman, of Sweden, (R) and Chicago Blackhawks' Adam Burish (L) fight for a loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, USA, 05 April 2009

Dallas Stars' Brian Sutherby (20) jumps on the back of Columbus Blue Jackets' Christian Backman (5) as they chase the puck during the third period of a NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio. Dallas won in ...

Columbus Blue Jackets' Christian Backman, left, of Sweden, and San Jose Sharks' Jonathan Cheechoo chase a loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Columbus Blue Jackets' Christian Backman, of Sweden, right, and Minnesota Wild's Cal Clutterbuck fight for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)