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David Backes

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Center Age: 38-32d Exp: 13 Years
Drafted: Round 2 (#62 overall), 2003 College: Minnesota State Agent(s):

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  • Current Contract

    David Backes signed a 5 year / $30,000,000 contract with the Boston Bruins, including a $13,000,000 signing bonus, $30,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $6,000,000.

    Contract: 5 yr(s) / $30,000,000
    Signing Bonus $13,000,000
    Average Salary $6,000,000
    Free Agent: 2021 / UFA

    Previous Contracts

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    Year   Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Cap Hit Cap Hit % Yearly Cash
    2016-17 Contract details by year 32 $5,000,000 $3,000,000 - $6,000,000 8.02% $8,000,000($8,000,000)
    2017-18 Contract details by year 33 $5,000,000 $3,000,000 - $6,000,000 7.98% $8,000,000($16,000,000)
    2018-19 Contract details by year 34 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 - $6,000,000 7.7% $6,000,000($22,000,000)
    2019-20 Contract details by year 35 $1,000,000 $3,000,000 - $6,000,000 7.47% $236,544($22,236,544)
    2020-21 Contract details by year 36 $3,000,000 $1,000,000 - $6,000,000 7.36% $4,000,000($26,236,544)
    2021-22 Free Agent Year 37   UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • No Move Clause through the 2018-19 season
    • Modified No Trade (15 team trade list) for the remainder

    2011-2015

    Contract: 5 yr(s) / $22,500,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $4,500,000
    Free Agent: 2016 / UFA

    2008-2010

    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $7,500,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $2,500,000
    Free Agent: 2011 / UFA

    2006-2007Entry Level

    Contract: 2 yr(s) / $1,775,000
    Signing Bonus $455,000
    Average Salary $887,500
    Free Agent: 2008 / RFA

    0-0

    Contract: 2 yr(s) / -
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary -
    Free Agent: 0 /

  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    2006-2007 Player Cash Earnings $500,000 $227,500 - $727,500
    2007-2008 Player Cash Earnings $575,000 $227,500 - $802,500
    2008-2009 Player Cash Earnings $2,500,000 - - $2,500,000
    2009-2010 Player Cash Earnings $2,500,000 - - $2,500,000
    2010-2011 Player Cash Earnings $2,500,000 - - $2,500,000
    2011-2012 Player Cash Earnings $4,500,000 - - $4,500,000
    2012-2013 Player Cash Earnings $2,195,122 - - $2,195,122
    2013-2014 Player Cash Earnings $4,750,000 - - $4,750,000
    2014-2015 Player Cash Earnings $4,750,000 - - $4,750,000
    2015-2016 Player Cash Earnings $4,750,000 - - $4,750,000
    2016-2017 Player Cash Earnings $5,000,000 $3,000,000 - $8,000,000
    2017-2018 Player Cash Earnings $5,000,000 $3,000,000 - $8,000,000
    2018-2019 Player Cash Earnings $3,000,000 $3,000,000 - $6,000,000
    2019-2020 Player Cash Earnings $236,544 - - $236,544
    2019-2020 Player Cash Earnings $763,456 $3,000,000 - $3,763,456
    2020-2021 Player Cash Earnings $3,000,000 $1,000,000 - $4,000,000
    Est. Earnings (15 seasons) $46,520,122 $13,455,000 - $59,975,122
    Year Team Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    10 seasons Player Cash Earnings $29,520,122 $455,000 - $29,975,122
    4 seasons Player Cash Earnings $13,763,456 $12,000,000 - $25,763,456
    2 seasons Player Cash Earnings $3,236,544 $1,000,000 - $4,236,544

  • Fines

    Date Team Category Games Susp. Forfeited Reason
    12/28/2018 Player contract details by year Illegal check to the head 3 games $219,512 Illegal check to the head against Blake Coleman (NJD)
    03/07/2018 Player contract details by year Illegal check to the head 3 games $96,774 Hit to the head against Frans Nielsen (DET)
    6 $316,286

  • Transactions

    Sep 9 2021Retired from Professional Hockey
    Feb 21 2020Traded to Anaheim (ANA) from Boston (BOS) with 2020 1st round pick and Axel Andersson for Ondrej Kase
    Dec 28 2018Suspended 3 games for an illegal check to the head against Blake Coleman (NJD), forfeiting $219,512 in 2018-19 salary with Boston (BOS)
    Mar 7 2018Suspended 3 games for a check to the head against Frans Nielsen (DET), forfeiting $96,774 in 2017-18 salary with Boston (BOS)
    Jul 1 2016Signed a 5 year $30 million contract with Boston (BOS)
    Nov 12 2010Signed a 5 year $22.5 million contract extension with St. Louis (STL)
    Jul 1 2008Signed a 3 year $7.5 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
    Mar 15 2006Signed a 2 year $1.775 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
    Jun 21 2003
    Jun 21 2003Drafted by St. Louis (STL): Round 2 (#62 overall)