David Backes News
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St. Louis Blues
Sounds like David Backes is good to go tonight
Backes took the morning off but he should be in the lineup tonight.
May 8, 2013, 1:42 p.m.
#Blues David Backes practice this AM, and is expected to play tonight says Ken Hitchcock.
Backes left yesterday's practice with a groin strain and there was some doubt whether or not he would be ready to go to night. However he practiced this morning and looks like he will be good to go.
Feb. 15, 2013, 3:11 p.m.
No David Backes or Roman Polak on the ice this morning.
Backes not skating doesn't necessarily mean he misses tonight's game. The team's captain and top line center has 23 goals and 51 points with 97 PIM in 76 games.
March 27, 2012, 11:59 a.m.
Backes skating just fine today. So much for him missing any time. #stlblues
Sounds like Backes is OK and won't miss any playing time. The Blues captain has 21 goals and 48 points in 73 games.
March 20, 2012, 4:40 p.m.
If Backes misses Wednesday's game in Anaheim, as expected, it would end his streak at 185 consecutive games played. #stlblues
Sounds like Backes will miss at least one game. The Blues captain has 21 goals and 48 points in 73 games.
March 18, 2012, 4:05 p.m.
Hitchcock said David Backe was "fine." no problems, at least none for now. Should play tomorrow vs. CHI #stlblues
Great news for the Blues. Their captain is enjoying a fantastic season with 17 goals and 42 points through 57 games.
Feb. 18, 2012, 5:18 p.m.
Backes going to the locker room after crosscheck from Warren Peters. That should definitely be looked at by league. #stlblues
Backes is the Blues' best player so losing a player of his caliber would leave a big hole. Stay tuned for a further update on his status.
Feb. 18, 2012, 4:35 p.m.
Blues captain David Backes isn't sure he suffered a concussion Saturday after being hit by Philadelphia's Chris Pronger, but he acknowledged today he had symptoms.
Backes skated today and is not expected to miss any playing time despite feeling concussion-like symptoms today.
Oct. 24, 2011, 4:21 p.m.
It appears the impact of Backes’s head hitting the ice is what left him slightly woozy. I’m told Backes was held out of the game for precautionary reasons and is expected to be ok. This is obviously good news for the Blues. His availability for Wednesday in Vancouver will be updated on Monday.
Good news is that Backes is OK. Considering concussions take a few days to register, keep an eye on his status moving forward.
Oct. 23, 2011, 1:17 p.m.
