Could he be an upgrade over Mike Fisher? Or maybe a grittier Mike Ribeiro that will actually shoot the puck? At 32 years old, David Backes is starting to show his battle-tested resolve alongside the downward spiral that comes with playing the game with a jagged edge.

The Basic Info:

David Backes was the consummate captain of the St. Louis Blues this year and helped them once again make the playoffs. He potted 21 goals and 24 assists for a point total of 45 on the season. He has 14 points in nineteen playoff games.