David Backes eager to make Ducks debut, prove he can still contribute

IRVINE — Sweat poured from David Backes’ face as he exited the ice and clomped into the Ducks’ dressing room at Great Park Ice on Saturday morning. His breathing was labored as he began to remove his equipment. He stood in front of his locker stall, still laced into his skates, ready to talk.
“I’ve probably reached a saturation point where it’s been just me and a coach out there being in a practice situation,” he said. “I’ve done a lot of tha