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David Backes

St. Louis Blues

1984/05/01 27

6-3 225

Minneapolis, MN

5

the St. Louis Blues in 2003 (2nd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Blues 53 16 23 39 17 81 5 1 4 0 157

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Plays a great shutdown 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, though he's improving in all areas of the game.
Career Potential
  • Excellent shutdown and two-way center with versatility.
  • Awards2010Named to play in the NHL All-Star GameOlympic Silver Medal2004WCHA - Third All-Star Team2003WCHA - All-Rookie Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 12, 2010 Signed by the St. Louis Blues to a five-year contract extension.
January 27, 2010 Missed 3 games (upper body injury).
January 21, 2010 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
July 1, 2008 Signed to an offer sheet by the Vancouver Canucks. (St. Louis matched the offer sheet).
November 30, 2007 Missed 10 games (left knee injury).
November 4, 2007 Left knee injury, early December.
April 9, 2007 Assigned to Peoria (AHL).
January 24, 2007 Recalled from Peoria (AHL).
January 21, 2007 Assigned to Peoria (AHL).
December 19, 2006 Recalled from Peoria (AHL).
September 28, 2006 Assigned to Peoria (AHL).

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June 21, 2003 Drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 2nd round (62nd overall) in 2003.

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