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David Backes • RW
Ht/Wt:6'3", 215 lbs.
Born:May 1, 1984 (40 yrs) in Minneapolis, MN
Experience:15 years
Drafted:Drafted by St. Louis in 2003 (2/62).
Shoots:R
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Scouting Report
Played a great shutdown role and two-way game at the National Hockey League level. Had size, hockey sense, a nose for the net and plenty of grit and determination. Was a tremendous body checker. Could play both wing and center. Sometimes, he was a little bit too aggressive, and got caught out of position or took bad penalties. His scoring lacked consistency and he had a tendency of going into prolonged scoring slumps.
Long Range Potential: Versatile, strapping two-way 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)
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