Posts About "David Backes"
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Maple Leafs, Devils, More
July 17th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of New Jersey where the Devils might be ticking tires on David Backes, the Toronto Maple Leafs might be hoping for an offer sheet and Taylor Hall is going to take his time before he makes a decision on his long-term future citing the fact he's only got so much playing time left in his...
Bruins: 3 Ways to Create Cap Space
June 24th, 2019 The beauty of hockey is that the season is never truly over. Just a week separated from their Game 7 loss in the Stanley Cup Final, the Boston Bruins found themselves at the 2019 NHL Draft in Vancouver, British Columbia. After a successful draft, reeling in prospects like John Beecher, Quinn Olson, and Roman Bychkov, the B's are...
Bruins Hurt by Krejci's Silence
June 18th, 2019 David Krejci was a key component in the Boston Bruins' 2019 playoff run. In his first 17 games of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the 33-year-old notched four even-strength goals and seven even-strength assists. He tallied an additional three helpers on the power play. There's no denying that Krejci was one of Boston's best players...
Time Running Out for NHL Veterans Still Chasing First Stanley Cup
April 9th, 2019 TORONTO — Time is running out for some NHL players that have yet to win a Stanley Cup over a lengthy career. Here are 10 NHL veterans still chasing their first Cup: 1. Calgary goaltender Mike Smith — 37, 13 seasons (2018-19: 42 games played, 23-16...
Bruins Taking Unnecessary Risk With Backes
March 12th, 2019 When the Boston Bruins signed David Backes to a five-year contract during the summer of 2016, the expectations for him in Boston were very high. With a cap hit of $6 million per season, Backes was projected to play alongside David Krejci on the second line. Instead, Backes has played primarily in the bottom six for the Bruins, and he...
NHL News & Notes: Kesler, Backes & More
January 16th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, Ryan Kesler is being re-evaluated for an injury, David Backes is a healthy scratch and the Calgary Flames will be short-handed Wednesday night. Related: NHL News & Notes: Myers, Hedman, Cave & More Kesler Being Re-Evaluated for Injury After he was Taken out of Tuesday's game during the second...
