Player of the week: David Backes (C)
NHL has awarded David Backes (C) of St. Louis Blues as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.
A native of USA, David Backes was originally drafted to the NHL by the St. Louis Blues in the 2nd round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 344 NHL games during his career, notching 99 goals and adding 120 assists along with 454 penalty minutes. The 27 year old center has played 62 games with the St. Louis Blues this season, totalling 28+35=63 with 47 PIM.