David Backes

#21
age39
posRW
shotr
h6'3"
w216lbs
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No Current Contract

Previous Contract

2016-2021 Standard Contract
5yr
value$30.0M
cap hit$6.0M
Signed By
Signed On Jul 01, 2016
Signing Agent Wade Arnott
Signing Status
UFA
(32 yrs old)
Qualifying Offer on Expiry -
UFA Year 2011
ELC Year 21
Waivers Age 22
Birthdate May 1, 1984
Nationality USA
Draft
2003 Round 2 Pick 62
Draft Class
Est Career Earnings
$61,775,000

Transactions

Sep 9 2021 | St. Louis Blues

Backes retired as a member of the St. Louis Blues after signing a one-day contract with St. Louis on Thursday.

Apr 9 2021 | Anaheim Ducks

Backes was promoted for Friday's tilt with the Colorado Avalanche.

Apr 4 2021 | Anaheim Ducks

Backes has been promoted to the Anaheim Ducks' active roster and will be in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Arizona Coyotes.

Mar 14 2021 | Anaheim Ducks

Backes was waived by the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.

Mar 5 2021 | Anaheim Ducks

Backes was assigned to the taxi squad Friday, per CBS Sports.

Feb 20 2021 | Anaheim Ducks

Backes was promoted to the active roster Saturday, per CBS Sports.

Feb 15 2021 | Anaheim Ducks

Backes was demoted to the taxi squad Monday, according to CBS Sports.

Feb 11 2021 | Anaheim Ducks

Backes was promoted to the active roster and is expected to play in Thursday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights, per CBS Sports.

Feb 10 2021 | Anaheim Ducks

Backes was sent to the taxi squad Wednesday, per CBS Sports.

Jan 23 2021 | Anaheim Ducks

Backes was recalled from AHL San Diego on Friday, TSN reports.

Jan 8 2021 | Anaheim Ducks

Backes was placed on waivers Friday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.

Feb 21 2020
$4,500,000
$-4,500,000

The Boston Bruins acquired Ondrej Kase from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for David Backes, Axel Andersson, and a 2020 first round pick

Jul 1 2016
Standard | 5 yrs
$30,000,000
Cap Hit
$6,000,000

Wade Arnott | Newport Sports Management Inc.

Nov 12 2010
Standard | 5 yrs
$22,500,000
Cap Hit
$4,500,000
Jul 1 2008
Standard | 3 yrs
$7,500,000
Cap Hit
$2,500,000
Mar 15 2006
Entry Level | 2 yrs
$1,775,000
Cap Hit
$887,500
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2016-2021 Standard Contract
5yrs
value$30.0M
cap hit$6.0M
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Signed By
Signed On Jul 1 2016
Signing Agent Wade Arnott
Signing Status
UFA
32yrs old
Notes
* Retained Salary Feb 21, 2020

25% of contract was retained by Boston Bruins in trade to Anaheim Ducks

Trade Details
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
2021
Cap Hit $6.0M $6.0M $6.0M $6.0M $6.0M
UFA
37yrs
AAV $6.0M $6.0M $6.0M $6.0M $6.0M
Base $5.0M $5.0M $3.0M $1.0M $3.0M
Performance Bonuses - - - - -
Signing Bonuses $3.0M $3.0M $3.0M $3.0M $1.0M
Total Salary $8.0M $8.0M $6.0M $4.0M $4.0M
Minors Salary $8.0M $8.0M $6.0M $4.0M $4.0M
Clauses
NMC
NMC
NMC
M-NTC
M-NTC
UFA Year

2011-2016 Standard Contract
5yrs
value$22.5M
cap hit$4.5M
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Signed By
Signed On Nov 12 2010
Signing Status
UFA
27yrs old
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016
Cap Hit $4.5M $4.5M $4.5M $4.5M $4.5M
UFA
32yrs
AAV $4.5M $4.5M $4.5M $4.5M $4.5M
Base $4.5M $3.8M $4.8M $4.8M $4.8M
Performance Bonuses - - - - -
Signing Bonuses - - - - -
Total Salary $4.5M $3.8M $4.8M $4.8M $4.8M
Minors Salary $4.5M $3.8M $4.8M $4.8M $4.8M
Clauses
-
NTC
NTC
NTC
NTC
UFA Year

2008-2011 Standard Contract
3yrs
value$7.5M
cap hit$2.5M
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Signed On Jul 1 2008
Signing Status
RFA
24yrs old
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011
Cap Hit $2.5M $2.5M $2.5M
UFA
27yrs
AAV $2.5M $2.5M $2.5M
Base $2.5M $2.5M $2.5M
Performance Bonuses - - -
Signing Bonuses - - -
Total Salary $2.5M $2.5M $2.5M
Minors Salary $2.5M $2.5M $2.5M
Clauses
-
-
-
UFA Year

2006-2008 Entry Level Contract
2yrs
value$1.8M
cap hit$888K
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Signed By
Signed On Mar 15 2006
Signing Status 22yrs old
2006-07
2007-08
2008
Cap Hit $765K $765K
RFA
24yrs
AAV $888K $888K
Base $500K $575K
Performance Bonuses $155K $90K
Signing Bonuses $228K $228K
Total Salary $728K $803K
Minors Salary $50K $50K
Clauses
-
-
UFA Year

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David Backes
#21
age39
posRW
shotr
h6'3"
w216lbs
No Current Contract
Current Agent
Draft
2003 Round 2 Pick 62
UFA Year
2011
Birthdate
May 1, 1984
Nationality
USA