Sure, the title has little to do with the content, but being
able to work movie references into article titles always make me
happy.   The St. Louis Blues appeared to be a bit reluctant when
it came to matching the three-year, $7.5 million offer sheet
given to Backes by the Vancouver Canucks. Backes was coming off
a decent 2007-2008 campaign (13 goals and 18 assists), but with
so much young talent coming up through the system, the Blues had
to weigh the pros and cons of a significant overpayment (at the
time) for a solid, two-way player with decent upside.   Backes
has been arguably the most consistent and impressive Blue this
season, and is making John Davidson and company (as well as Mike
Gillis and Vancouver's pro scouting) look very smart for giving
him all that money. Fantasy owners should be just as happy, as
Backes is having a season to remember.  His current numbers
project to an impressive 28 goals, 51 points, and close to 200
shots on goal over 82 games. Couple that with his physical edge
(on pace f