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Sep 9, 2021 · The 37-year-old Backes, a 15-year NHL veteran with three franchises, made the announcement official Thursday by signing a one-day contract with the Blues to retire with the team he captained for five seasons.
- Ty Anderson
Sep 9, 2021 · David Backes. retired from the NHL on Wednesday after signing a one-day contract with the St. Louis Blues. "I felt like the game was kind of done with me and truthfully, I felt like I was...
Sep 9, 2021 · September 9, 2021 at 10:04 am CDT | by Gavin Lee 3 Comments. The St. Louis Blues have brought David Backes home. The veteran forward has signed a ceremonial one-day contract with the team, just to announce his retirement from hockey.
Sep 10, 2021 · Backes signed a one-day contract and retired a member of the St. Louis Blues. He also showed why he was made captain of the team and why so many fans were emotionally connected to him by writing...
- Todd Panula
David Anthony Backes (born May 1, 1984) is a former American professional ice hockey forward who previously played for the St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins and Anaheim Ducks. He announced his...
- May 1, 1984
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- 2003 Blues 62nd Overall
- C/RW
Sep 9, 2021 · St. Louis, Mo. --- Former Minnesota State men's hockey captain David Backes has announced his retirement from professional hockey. A second-round National Hockey League draft pick, No. 62 overall by St. Louis in 2003, Backes played in 965 games in the NHL and finished with 248 goals and 313 assists for 561 points.
Dec 18, 2023 · Those that covered David Backes' hockey life, you'd think he was the big, bad bodyguard you'd meet at the front door checking your ID at the nightlife establishment. ... Coach Ken Hitchcock leans ...
