David Booth (born November 24, 1984) is an American former professional ice hockey winger who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). Known for his skating ability and physical play, Booth appeared in 530 career NHL games.
Booth played collegiate hockey for Michigan State University in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) from 2002 to 2006. During his sophomore year, he was selected by the Florida Panthers in the second round (54th overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He turned professional in 2006, initially playing for the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League (AHL) before earning a permanent roster spot with the Panthers.
His most statistically productive season occurred in 2008–09, when he led the Panthers with 31 goals and 60 points. However, his subsequent seasons were marked by significant injuries. In October 2009, he suffered a severe concussion following a hit by Mike Richards, which sidelined him for 45 games. He sustained another concussion later that same season.
In October 2011, Booth was traded to the Vancouver Canucks as part of a multi-player deal. His tenure in Vancouver was hampered by further injuries, including a knee injury that required surgery. In 2014, the Canucks placed Booth on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a compliance buyout. He subsequently signed one-year contracts with the Toronto Maple Leafs (2014–15) and the Detroit Red Wings (2017–18).
In addition to his NHL career, Booth played internationally in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) for Admiral Vladivostok and Avangard Omsk. He also spent time in the Norwegian GET-ligaen with Manglerud Star and the Belarusian Extraliga with Dinamo Minsk.
Representing the United States, Booth won gold medals at the 2002 IIHF World U18 Championship and the 2004 IIHF World Junior Championship. He also competed for the senior national team at the 2008 IIHF World Championship. Booth officially announced his retirement from professional hockey in 2022.