I can't put in to words how excited I am that David Backes is going to be crushing skulls while wearing the Note for five more years, so instead I give you, for your viewing pleasure:

9 things you didn't know about David Backes

8. David Backes can eat just one pringle.

7. The dinosaurs owed David Backes money.

6. David Backes can make Jay Mcclement talk.

5. When David Backes gives blood he asks for a gun and a bucket (saw this one in a GDT).

4. David Backes taught Cam Jannsen how to fight.

3. David Backes once led the French to victory.

2. David Backes know how many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie roll pop.  It's the same amount of licks that Malkin uses to get Crosby off.

and finally

1. David Backes was driving the golf cart.