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Anaheim Ducks forward David Backes may not have many games left in his NHL career.
Speaking to the media over the weekend, the 36-year-old forward said retirement after the season is probable, though not certain.
With his future in the NHL uncertain, Ducks veteran @dbackes42 spoke today about relishing the chance to get in the lineup for last night's game at @HondaCenter and what the next steps might be. #FlyTogether pic.twitter.com/fS5PemeRI4
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) April 25, 2021
While he hasn’t had much of a role with the Ducks this year, Backes has had a very successful career, playing 964 NHL games to this point and spending five years as the captain of the St. Louis Blues.
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