| 2/15/2013 7:36:00 PM |
Description: Blues winger David Backes (groin) will be a game-time decision Friday but he is leaning towards playing, according to Roger Millions of Sportsnet.ca | Insight: Backes left Thursday's skate early but did practice Friday. The forward hasn't missed a game since 2009-10. | | |
| 2/10/2013 3:21:00 PM |
Description: Blues winger David Backes has six points over his last six games. | Insight: Backes had 54 points last season but his 101 PIM, 234 SOG and plus-15 made him a strong fantasy forward. He's playing at a similar pace this season. | | |
| 3/18/2012 3:10:00 PM |
Description: David Backes took a shot off his left foot will likely miss a few games. X-rays showed no broken bones. | Insight: Backes will be with the team on their west coast trip and could return by next weekend. He's a solid producer with 48 points (21 G, 27 A) in 73 games. Backes also gives you production on the power play with 15 power play points and has a +17 rating. Make plans to be without him for about one week. | | |
| 10/23/2011 12:41:00 PM |
Description: David Backes left Saturday's game against Philadelphia with an upper-body injury after being hit by Chris Pronger.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | Insight: Backes either injured his head or his shoulder on the hit. He was not receiving any treatment on the shoulder after the game, which means that he could be dealing with a concussion. Backes looks like an iffy option in fantasy leagues next week. | | |
| 9/10/2011 1:43:00 AM |
Description: David Backes has been named the captain of the St. Louis Blues.
TSN | Insight: Jamie Langebrunner, Alexander Steen, Andy McDonald, and Barret Jackman have been named alternate captains. Backes is the type of big power forward that other teams covet, and he is a major asset in fantasy leagues because of his ability to contribute in most categories. | | |
| 2/12/2011 12:47:00 AM |
Description: David Backes scored two third-period goals in the Blues' 5-4 shootout loss to Minnesota on Friday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: Backes now has 20 goals this season, including four goals in his last three games. He tends to be more of a second-half performer, so make sure the gritty winger is currently in your lineup. | | |
| 1/13/2011 2:05:00 AM |
Description: David Backes scored two goals in the Blues' 7-4 loss to Anaheim on Wednesday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: Vladimir Sobotka assisted on both of Backes' goals. Backes, who was selected to the All-Star Game this week, has five goals in his last five games while dishing out 14 hits in the last three games. | | |
| 12/27/2010 3:05:00 PM |
Description: Backes scored two goals on Sunday in a 2-0 win over the Predators. | Insight: Backes now has four points in his last two games to give him 28 points on the year. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 12/24/2010 9:04:00 AM |
Description: Backes picked up two assists on Thursday night against the Red Wings. | Insight: Backes now has points in four of his last eight games with three goals and six assists over that span. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 12/10/2010 8:05:00 AM |
Description: Backes scored a goal and added two assists on Thursday night against the Blue Jackets. | Insight: Backes now has 20 points in 27 games this year with five goals and 15 assists over that span. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 12/10/2010 1:13:00 AM |
Description: David Backes scored a goal and added two assists in the Blues' 4-1 win over Columbus on Thursday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: After a four-point game on November 30, Backes had been held without a point in his previous three games. He has 20 points (5g-15a) in 27 games this season. | | |
| 12/1/2010 12:19:00 AM |
Description: David Backes scored a goal and added three assists with a +3 in the Blues' 7-5 loss to Chicago on Tuesday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: The hard-nosed Blues' winger has just four goals on the season, but his 13 assists and 44 penalty minutes in 23 games makes him valuable in fantasy leagues. | | |
| 11/27/2010 12:04:00 PM |
Description: Backes recorded an assist on Friday against the Stars. | Insight: Backes has been on fire lately with points in seven of his last eight games. He has two goals and six assists over that span. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 11/16/2010 9:00:00 AM |
Description: Backes picked up an assist on Monday against Colorado. | Insight: Backes has points in three straight games with two goals and an assist over that span. He is up to eight points on the year with three goals and five assists. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 11/12/2010 3:32:00 PM |
Description: The St. Louis Blues have re-signed forward David Backes to a five-year, $22 million extension.
TSN | Insight: Backes has six points (2g-4a) and 32 penalty minutes in 14 games. He scored a career-high 48 points last season, but it's the penalty minute totals that make him especially appealing in fantasy leagues. | | |
| 10/12/2010 8:05:00 AM |
Description: Backes scored his first goal of the season on Monday against the Ducks. | Insight: Backes scored the first goal of the game in a 5-1 win over Anaheim. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 9/15/2010 8:01:00 PM |
Description: The Blues will attempt to shift David Backes from center to right wing during training camp. | Insight: Even though Backes spent the last two seasons at center, he started his NHL career as a right winger and could see considerable playing time there. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
