Backes was designated for the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Backes cleared waivers Monday. The 36-year-old won't play in Tuesday's game against the Avalanche. He has scored two goals on 24 shots through 10 appearances this season.

Backes was waived by the Ducks on Sunday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Ducks are making this move to make Backes taxi-squad eligible and provide some salary-cap flexibility. Backes carries a $4.5 million cap hit and won't be claimed on waivers. The 36-year-old has suited up in just 10 games this season, scoring two goals on 20 shots and dishing out 20 hits.

Backes was promoted to the active roster Saturday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Backes is expected to enter the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Sharks in a bottom-six role. He missed the last five games while on the taxi squad.

Backes was assigned to the taxi squad Friday, per CBS Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Backes was on the taxi squad as the Ducks rolled out a lineup with seven defensemen and 11 forwards to accommodate Josh Manson's (oblique) return from injured reserve. Expect the 36-year-old Backes to continue moving between the active roster and the taxi squad throughout the year.

Backes was promoted to the active roster Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

This gives Backes a decent chance of playing in Wednesday's game versus the Blues. The 36-year-old has two goals, 21 shots on net and 15 hits in eight appearances in a fourth-line role.

Backes was assigned to the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Backes suited up in eight of the last 11 games, recording two goals on 21 shots on net. While he's taken on an increased role recently, the 36-year-old will likely still float in and out of the lineup for now.

Backes scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Originally, Josh Mahura was credited with the tally, but it was changed to Backes, who got a piece of the defenseman's shot. That's the second goal of the year for Backes, who also has 21 shots on net and 15 hits in eight appearances. The 36-year-old has moved between the active roster and the taxi squad frequently, as Backes and Derek Grant share the fourth-line center job.

Backes was promoted to the active roster Saturday, per CBS Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Backes is in the lineup on the fourth line, while Derek Grant is a healthy scratch versus the Wild on Saturday.

Backes was demoted to the taxi squad Monday, according to CBS Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Backes wasn't available for Monday's game against the Sharks after his demotion but the Ducks may have just been giving the veteran a day off. The 36-year-old has one goal in seven games this season.

Backes was promoted to the active roster and is expected to play in Thursday's game against Vegas, per CBS Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Backes shuffled back to the taxi squad Wednesday as a cap-saving measure for the Ducks. The veteran will return to his usual fourth-line role for the game. Through six games this season, Backes has one goal, 15 shots, 13 hits and eight blocks.