that can pass, score goals and be a presence down low.”
Los Angeles Kings captain Dustin Brown has even sung Backes' praises.
“When I look at David Backes, I see kind of a mirror of my career," he said last season. "You try to make an impact any way you can. We both started out by trying to impact a game with our size and our hits. In the process, you open up ice for yourself and your teammates.”
