TSN TV Schedule TSN2 TV Schedule

Backes named Blues captain, Langenbrunner among assistants

{eot}
The Canadian Press
9/9/2011 10:18:55 PM
Decrease Text SizeIncrease Text Size
Text Size

ST. LOUIS - Forward David Backes has been named the 20th captain in St. Louis Blues' history.

The 27-year-old Backes was the Blues' second-round pick in the 2003 entry draft and has 102 goals in 364 games. He tied career highs with 31 goals and 31 assists last season and scored a career-best 62 points. His plus-32 rating led NHL forwards.

Barret Jackman, Jamie Langenbrunner, Andy McDonald and Alex Steen were named assistant captains. Jackman is the longest-tenured Blues player entering his 10th season, and Langenbrunner signed a free agent deal this summer.

The Blues finished last season without a captain after trading defenceman Eric Brewer to Tampa Bay.

David Backes (Photo: The Canadian Press)

zoom

(Photo: The Canadian Press)
Share This

Share This

Add to FacebookAdd to DiggAdd to FarkAdd to TwitterAdd to Stumble UponAdd to Reddit
Print this Story

Round 2 continues with San Jose's Dan Boyle taking on Kari Lehtonen of the Dallas Stars.
Watch the video and vote for your favourite play!

Eastern Conference Semifinals

(1) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (7) Ottawa Senators

Penguins win series 4-1

(4) Boston Bruins vs. (6) New York Rangers

Bruins win series 4-1


Western Conference Semifinals

(1) Chicago Blackhawks vs. (7) Detroit Red Wings

Red Wings lead series 3-2

(5) Los Angeles Kings vs. (6) San Jose Sharks

Kings lead series 3-2


Playoff History and Records

NHL on TSN Playoff Fantasy Tracker

TSN TweetBox

Are you ready for the Challenge? Select your roster of 6F, 4D, and 2G each round of the playoffs, and you could win the New 2014 Kia Sorento! Make your picks for ROUND 2 NOW! PLAY NOW!


CURRENT CANADIAN LEADER BOARD

Get in-depth player stats, real-time on the ice matchups, Twitter Trender and so much more. Follow every play for every game.


GameTracker - Full Schedule

Welcome to TSN Predictor: Playoff Edition presented by Kia. Simply build the highest consecutive point streak during the playoffs and you could take home an all-new 2014 Rondo! It's that simple. Pick smart. Win Big.