Atlantic Division RANK: 2
Record: 50-20-6
NHL rank: 4

David Backes
#42 • RW- Status: On roster
- Height: 6'3
- Weight: 221 lbs.
- Shoots: R
- Experience: 11 years
- Birthdate: May 1, 1984
- Birthplace: Minneapolis, MN
- Drafted: Drafted by St. Louis in 2003 (2/62).
- Acquired: Acquired as a free agent in 2016.
2017-18 Season Stats
GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG | TOI | S | PtsPG | |
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YTD | 57 | 14 | 19 | 33 | 2 | 53 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15:23 | 160 | 0.58 |
Playoffs | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14:59 | 10 | 0.33 |
Scouting Report
Assets: |
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Plays a great shutdown role and two-way game. Has size, hockey sense, a nose for the net and plenty of grit and determination. Is a tremendous body checker. Can play both center and wing. |
Flaws: |
Sometimes, he is too aggressive and gets caught out of position or takes bad penalties. His scoring lacks consistency, and he has a tendency of going into prolonged scoring slumps in the NHL. |
Career Potential: |
Versatile veteran shutdown forward. |
Career Honors & Awards
League | Honor | Description |
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NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2010-11 |
WCHA | Third All-Star Team | 2004-05 |
WCHA | All-Rookie Team | 2003-04 |
Olympic | Olympic Silver Medal | 2010 (USA) |