David Backes signed a ceremonial one-day contract Thursday with the St. Louis Blues and announced his retirement.
Backes, 37, spent the first 10 years of his 15-year career with the Blues and put on the sweater one final time for his contract signing.
He played his final NHL game on May 5 in St. Louis as a member of the visiting Anaheim Ducks. The night ended with the fans giving him a standing ovation and the Blues players lining up to shake his hand.
Backes retires with Blues
“Following my last game, it was clear to me that I needed to retire as a member of the St.