OCTOBER 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
David Backes on taking the 'gut punch' of hockey's worst losses, moving on, and his 2010 pre-Olympics rampage After an outstanding career that included two of the worst losses a player can experience, David Backes joins "The Athletic Hockey Show."
David Backes retires after signing one-day contract with Blues David Backes signed a ceremonial one-day contract Thursday with the St. Louis Blues and announced his retirement.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
Jeremy Rutherford: David Backes makes it official and with a... - The Athletic David Backes makes it official and with a terrific touch. The 37-year-old former captain of the Blues, who spent 10 seasons in St. Louis, is...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Panthers sign Sam Bennett to 4-year deal; Sam Reinhart next?
The Florida Panthers have signed restricted free agent forward Sam Bennett to a $17.7 million, four-year contractJULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NHL Expansion Draft-Available Players List Expansion Draft: Wednesday, July 21 ANAHEIM — Forwards: Andrew Agozzino, David Backes, Sam Carrick, Chase De Leo, Ryan Getzlaf, Derek Grant,...
JULY 18, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Low-scoring Ducks contemplate change after another lost year
The Anaheim Ducks are mired in a three-year playoff drought because they were the NHL’s worst offensive team for the second time in three yearsMAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darren Pang interview: On David Backes' Blues legacy, T.J. Oshie's special night and John Davidson as a team builder In a 12-hour window, each of the three former Blues made headlines around the league.
MAY 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Terry scores shootout winner, Ducks beat Blues 3-2
Troy Terry scored the shootout winner in the Anaheim Ducks’ 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday nightMAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A fond St. Louis farewell for David Backes The former Blues captain, who's expected to retire after this season, is inserted into Ducks lineup Wednesday.
MAY 6, 2021 • STLTODAY.COM
Bortuzzo, Schenn score in Blues' 3-1 victory over Ducks
Robert Bortuzzo got his first goal of the season and Brayden Schenn also scored, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 3-1 victory over the Anaheim DucksMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - David Backes could retire at end of season NHL Hockey Trade Rumors
APRIL 28, 2021 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM
On David Backes' legacy and the possible 'full circle' end to his career: 'A lot of personal sacrifice' Backes got a "goodbye" moment with family in Anaheim, but will he play a final game in St. Louis?
APRIL 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
'A lot of personal sacrifice': On David Backes' legacy and the possible 'full circle' end to his career Backes got a "goodbye" moment with family in Anaheim, but will he play a final game in St. Louis?
APRIL 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
David Backes Hints At Retirement, Addresses Uncertain Future David Backes is unsure what the future holds for him as the Anaheim Ducks forward addressed potential retirement when this season ends.
APRIL 25, 2021 • NESN.COM
Golden Knights rout Ducks 5-1 for team-best 9th straight win
Chandler Stephenson scored two goals in the first period and the Vegas Golden Knights cruised to their franchise-record ninth consecutive victory, 5-1 over the last-place Anaheim D...APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gibson makes 34 saves as Ducks beat Sharks 5-1
David Backes and Nicolas Deslauriers each had a goal and an assist, and the Anaheim Ducks stopped San Jose’s four-game win streak with a 5-1 victory over the SharksAPRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
One of each Tuesday Backes scored an empty-net goal, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.
Impact Backes had a hand in Isac Lundestrom's second-period tally. In the third, Backes added an empty-net goal. The 36-year-old forward hasn't seen much playing time lately -- since he scored a goal on Feb. 20, he's only appeared in four of following 22 contests. The Minnesota native has four points, 27 shots on net, 23 hits and a minus-2 rating through 12 outings.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joins active roster Backes was promoted to the active roster under emergency conditions Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Backes is expected to play Tuesday versus the Sharks, as the Ducks are running a bit thin at forward. He'll likely work in a bottom-six role.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bounced to taxi squad Backes was reassigned to the taxi squad Monday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Backes was in the lineup Sunday against Arizona after he was a healthy scratch for the previous nine games. The veteran forward has two goals through 11 games this season.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
In lineup against Arizona Backes has been promoted to the Ducks' active roster and will be in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Coyotes.
Impact Backes is expected to skate on Anaheim's fourth line Sunday. He's picked up two goals in 10 top-level appearances this year.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts between levels Backes was promoted to the active roster and returned to the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Backes served as a healthy scratch for Wednesday's game versus the Wild, then rejoined the taxi squad. The 36-year-old will continue to be a bottom-six depth option.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ducks take on the Coyotes on 3-game skid
Anaheim looks to end its three-game losing streak with a win over ArizonaFEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kevin Fiala posts 3-point game, leads Wild past Ducks 5-1
Kevin Fiala had two goals and an assist, Kaapo Kahkonen made 26 saves and the Minnesota Wild defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-1FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Backes, Deslauriers put Ducks past LA 3-1 in Freeway Faceoff
Danton Heinen and David Backes scored, and the Anaheim Ducks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in their first Freeway Faceoff of the...FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
