Age 36 May 1, 1984
Minneapolis USA
Right Wing shoots right
6'3" 191 cm
215 lbs 98 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 22
UFA Year 2011
Agent Wade Arnott
Transaction History
Apr 9, 2021 | Anaheim Ducks | David Backes | Backes was promoted for Friday's tilt with the Avalanche. | |
Apr 6, 2021 | Anaheim Ducks | David Backes | Backes scored an empty-net goal, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Sharks. | |
Apr 4, 2021 | Anaheim Ducks | David Backes | Backes has been promoted to the Ducks' active roster and will be in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Coyotes. | |
Mar 14, 2021 | Anaheim Ducks | David Backes | Backes was waived by the Ducks on Sunday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports. | |
Mar 5, 2021 | Assigned | Anaheim Ducks | David Backes | Backes was assigned to the taxi squad Friday, per CBS Sports. |
Feb 20, 2021 | Anaheim Ducks | David Backes | Backes scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Wild. | |
Feb 20, 2021 | Anaheim Ducks | David Backes | Backes was promoted to the active roster Saturday, per CBS Sports. | |
Feb 15, 2021 | Anaheim Ducks | David Backes | Backes was demoted to the taxi squad Monday, according to CBS Sports. | |
Feb 11, 2021 | Anaheim Ducks | David Backes | Backes was promoted to the active roster and is expected to play in Thursday's game against Vegas, per CBS Sports. | |
Feb 10, 2021 | Anaheim Ducks | David Backes | Backes was sent to the taxi squad Wednesday, per CBS Sports. | |
Feb 2, 2021 | Anaheim Ducks | David Backes | Backes scored a goal on eight shots and won 12 of 19 faceoffs in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Kings. | |
Jan 23, 2021 | Recalled | Anaheim Ducks | David Backes | Backes was recalled from AHL San Diego on Friday, TSN reports. |
Jan 8, 2021 | Anaheim Ducks | David Backes | Backes was placed on waivers Friday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports. | |
Feb 21, 2020 | Trade | TRADE ANALYSIS The Boston Bruins acquired Ondrej Kase from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for David Backes, Axel Andersson, and a 2020 first round pick (0) Leave a Comment |
Jan 17, 2020 | Boston Bruins | waived RW David Backes. | |
Dec 1, 2019 | Activated | Boston Bruins | activated RW David Backes from injured reserve. |
Jan 4, 2019 | Boston Bruins | announced RW David Backes to has served his suspension. | |
Dec 28, 2018 | Suspended | Boston Bruins | (NHL) suspended RW David Backes three games for an illegal check to the head. |
Mar 7, 2018 | Suspended | Boston Bruins | (NHL) suspended RW David Backes three games for interference against an opponent. |
Nov 29, 2017 | Activated | Boston Bruins | activated RW David Backes from injured reserve. |
Nov 2, 2017 | Injured | Boston Bruins | placed RW David Backes on IR. |
Oct 19, 2017 | Activated | Boston Bruins | activated RW David Backes from injured reserve. |
Jul 1, 2016 | Boston Bruins | signed C David Backes to a five-year, $30 million contract. | |
Nov 12, 2010 | St. Louis Blues | (David Backes) signed to a five-year contract extension. |
2020-2021 Regular Season Stats
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GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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Anaheim Ducks |
13 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 2 | 144 | 33.30 | 46.90 | -5.00 | 49.80 | -2.60 | 0.84 | 1.25 |
David Backes Stats by Elite Prospects | David Backes Advanced Stats by ![]() |
Career Stats
Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
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1999-2000 | Spring Lake Park High | USHS-MN | 24 | 17 | 20 | 37 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
2000-2001 | Spring Lake Park High | USHS-MN | 24 | 29 | 46 | 75 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
2001-2002 | Lincoln Stars | USHL | 30 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 54 | Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
2001-2002 | Spring Lake Park High | USHS-MN | 25 | 31 | 36 | 67 | 0 | Playoffs | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||
Draft Yr | 2002-2003 | Lincoln Stars | USHL | 55 | 28 | 39 | 67 | 122 | Playoffs | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |||||||||
2003-2004 | Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) | NCAA | 39 | 16 | 21 | 37 | 66 | ||||||||||||||||
2004-2005 | Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) | NCAA | 38 | 17 | 23 | 40 | 55 | ||||||||||||||||
2005-2006 | Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) | NCAA | 38 | 13 | 29 | 42 | 91 | ||||||||||||||||
2005-2006 | Peoria Rivermen | AHL | 12 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | Playoffs | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||
2006-2007 | Peoria Rivermen | AHL | 31 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 47 | ||||||||||||||||
2006-2007 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 49 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 37 | ||||||||||||||||
2006-2007 | USA | WC | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
2007-2008 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 72 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 99 | 843 | 44.74 | 52.52 | 5.65 | 50.30 | 3.26 | 0.64 | 1.64 | ||||||||
2007-2008 | USA | WC | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | ||||||||||||||||
2008-2009 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 82 | 31 | 23 | 54 | 165 | 1,006 | 50.00 | 53.99 | 6.46 | 50.30 | 3.40 | 1.31 | 2.27 | Playoffs | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
2008-2009 | USA | WC | 9 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 33 | ||||||||||||||||
2009-2010 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 79 | 17 | 31 | 48 | 106 | 996 | 50.62 | 51.93 | 4.00 | 53.02 | 2.64 | 0.54 | 1.99 | ||||||||
2009-2010 | USA | OG | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
2010-2011 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 82 | 31 | 31 | 62 | 93 | 1,180 | 64.42 | 55.56 | 6.98 | 53.51 | 1.76 | 1.07 | 1.93 | ||||||||
2011-2012 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 82 | 24 | 30 | 54 | 101 | 1,206 | 58.11 | 55.25 | 1.61 | 55.63 | 2.08 | 0.55 | 1.39 | Playoffs | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
2012-2013 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 48 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 62 | 709 | 55.10 | 53.08 | 3.89 | 52.56 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 1.61 | Playoffs | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
2013-2014 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 74 | 27 | 30 | 57 | 119 | 1,042 | 58.75 | 55.63 | 1.44 | 56.42 | 2.81 | 0.69 | 2.02 | Playoffs | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
2013-2014 | USA | OG | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
2014-2015 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 80 | 26 | 32 | 58 | 104 | 1,087 | 55.56 | 52.47 | -1.62 | 50.35 | -2.73 | 0.83 | 2.15 | Playoffs | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
2015-2016 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 79 | 21 | 24 | 45 | 83 | 1,107 | 53.03 | 52.99 | 1.80 | 51.88 | -0.97 | 0.43 | 1.35 | Playoffs | 20 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | ||
2016-2017 | USA | WCup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
2016-2017 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 74 | 17 | 21 | 38 | 69 | 1,014 | 52.27 | 53.26 | -0.91 | 56.25 | 1.37 | 0.71 | 1.54 | Playoffs | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||
2017-2018 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 57 | 14 | 19 | 33 | 53 | 732 | 45.10 | 57.77 | 3.93 | 56.05 | 1.70 | 0.66 | 1.39 | Playoffs | 12 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
2018-2019 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 70 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 31 | 764 | 63.64 | 54.39 | 1.30 | 53.72 | 0.29 | 0.39 | 0.94 | Playoffs | 15 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | ||
2019-2020 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 16 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 129 | 44.40 | 62.80 | 7.70 | 55.70 | 3.60 | 0.93 | |||||||||
2019-2020 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 54 | 57.10 | 44.20 | -3.50 | 49.00 | 0.20 | 2.24 | |||||||||
2020-2021 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 13 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 144 | 33.30 | 46.90 | -5.00 | 49.80 | -2.60 | 0.84 | 1.25 | ||||||||
David Backes Stats by Elite Prospects | David Backes Advanced Stats by ![]() |
Active Contract
Standard Contract | 5 Years $30,000,000 7.36% of cap space
2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | ||
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Cap Hit | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | UFA |
AAV | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | |
Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Base Salary | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |
Signing Bonuses | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $1,000,000 | |
Total Salary | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | |
Minors Salary | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | |
Clauses | NMC | NMC | NMC | M-NTC | M-NTC | |
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Buy It Out | ||||||
* Retained 25% of contract was retained by Boston Bruins in trade to Anaheim Ducks |
Contract History
Standard Contract | 5 Years $22,500,000 7.00% of cap space
Standard Contract | 3 Years $7,500,000 4.41% of cap space
Entry Level Contract | 2 Years $1,775,000 1.74% of cap space