DAVID BACKES RUMORS & GOSSIP
Kings’ Robyn Regehr takes Blues’ David Backes’ skate to his face (VIDEO)
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Blues center David Backes and Kings defenseman Robyn Regehr found themselves falling down along the boards when Regehr tried to take a bite out of the blade of Backes’ skate.
The incident happened early in the third period of Game 1 of the Los Angeles-St. Louis series.  Regehr suffered a nasty cut and immediately skated off the ice.
But, it’s wild that Regehr wasn’t...
David Backes blasts Ekman-Larsson from behind
This is one of the hits in the NHL last night, that got a little bit of scrutiny, St. Blues forward David Backes blasts Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Ekman-Larsson from behind. Backes received a two minute penalty for boarding on the play.
This is a dangerous hit, these are the types of hits that the NHL is trying to remove from the game of hockey. I can't believe that Backes...
MIXING IT UP
Backes hits Ekman-Larsson, sparks dustup
St. Louis Blues center David Backes hit Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson from behind late in the third period of Thursday night's NHL game at the Scottrade Center, leading to a brawl between the two teams. David Backes received a 2 minute boarding penalty, and the Coyotes scored on the ensuing power play to tie the game at 1-1. However, the Blues won the ensuing...
Video: David Backes scores goal from his back
St. Louis Blues forward David Backes has picked up his play for the St. Louis Blues over the past several games and has a point in each of the Blues' last three wins, which happened to all be very important victories as the season nears the home stretch with just 13 games left on the schedule.
While Backes has posted a point in each of the last three games, none of the points...
David Backes scores while he's on his back
David Backes has had a tough time lighting the lamp this season. Entering his team's game on Friday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Backes had just four goals in 35 games. Coming off a 24-goal 2011-12 and a 31-goal 2010-11, fans were wondering why Backes was struggling to find the back of the net.
As it turns out, maybe he just needs to shoot the puck while he&Â...
SELFISHNESS AND COMPLACENCY
Blues captain rips teammates
Blues captain David Backes called out his teammates after the team got done with a "homestand from hell" as his coach called it.
David Backes ejected for alleged hit to head, but officials blew the call (Video)
St. Louis Blues captain David Backes was ejected from Friday night's game at Joe Louis Arena after receiving a match penalty for allegedly delivering an illegal hit to the head of Detroit Red Wings defenseman Kent Huskins. However, it would appear that the Blues got the short end of a horrendous call by NHL referees Chris Lee and Ian Walsh, as replay clearly shows Backes hit...
Backes named finalist for Selke Award
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. St. Louis Blues captain David Backes has been named a finalist for the 2012 Frank J. Selke Award by the National Hockey League (NHL). The Selke Award is given annually to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game. Former Blues captain Rick Meagher won the only Selke Award in franchise history in 1990.
Backes is in...
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April 23, 2012
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Blues' Backes flies 700 miles to rescue dogs
ST. LOUIS David Backes was searching for an activity to keep busy during the NHL All-Star break, and a decision to combine his passions of flight and animal rescue saved three stray dogs.
Last Friday, Backes, the St. Louis Blues' captain, participated in a seven-hundred mile mission to Houston with his wife, Kelly, and his flight instructor, Tim Voithover. Upon landing, they...
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January 31, 2012
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Backes plays like an All-Star in four-point night
Many Blues fans believe that the NHL snubbed forward David Backes by not sending him an invitation to this month's All-Star game.
Backes' four-point performance Saturday in a 4-2 victory over Buffalo, when he had a hand in each of the Blues' goals, will only amplify those sentiments.
Backes left the game momentarily in the first period after crashing hard into the boards...
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January 23, 2012
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