Atlantic Division RANK: 3
Record: 44-31-4
NHL rank: 13
David Backes
#42 • RW- Status: Off season
- 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.
2016-17 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG | TOI | S | PtsPG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 74 | 17 | 21 | 38 | 2 | 69 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17:07 | 175 | 0.51 |
| Playoffs | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:41 | 14 | 0.67 |
Scouting Report
| Assets: |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
