IRVINE — Sweat poured from David Backes’ face as he exited the ice and clomped into the Ducks’ dressing room at Great Park Ice on Saturday morning. His breathing was labored as he began to ...

After prioritizing grinding two-way talent in 2016, Team USA’s identity finally reflects the shift in how NHL teams are built.

Despite reports he was willing to take on the role of enforcer, David Backes wants to make it clear that he's not looking for fights. The veteran simply wants to be more useful to his team ...

St. Louis Blues coach Ken Hitchcock wouldn’t confirm whether David Backes and Robby Fabbri, who both left Game 4 with injuries, are healthy enough to play in Game 5. All Hitchcock would say is ...

Sports News // 5 years ago Boston Bruins' David Backes delivers crushing hit on Blues' Sammy Blais Boston Bruins forward David Backes delivered a huge hit on St. Louis Blues winger Sammy Blais ...

There have been whispers around the NHL about the salary cap for months now. It was initially projected to rise to between $92-93 million, but league revenue led insiders and agents to theorize that ...

Note: Submitted questions have been edited for clarity and style. In the weeks leading up to the 2010 Olympics, David Backes (probably the greatest American in the history of the world ...

The 36-year-old Perron was named to the Second Team of the St. Louis Blues, joining David Backes, who played 15 seasons for the Blues, Ryan O'Reilly, 12-time All-Star Al MacInnis, Colton Parayko ...

David Backes scored a power-play goal in overtime to see the St Louis Blues overcome the Dallas Stars 4-3 in the Western Conference second round. The Blues had led 3-1 through the first period ...

Jay Bouwmeester, David Backes and Carlo Coliacovo were just a few of Pietrangelo’s former teammates who were inside T-Mobile Arena for the two-time Stanley Cup champion’s milestone night.

Phil Kessel, after showing his disappointment in Team USA's loss to Canada in the World Cup of Hockey, said his tweet wasn't directed at the players. Penguins' Phil Kessel not among 7 added to USA ...