Posts About "David Backes"
Bruins Trade Backes to Ducks For Kase
February 21st, 2020 The Boston Bruins have traded forward David Backes, defender Axel Anderson and a first-round pick to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Ondrej Kase, Frank Seravalli has reported. The Bruins are also retaining 25% of Backes' salary and cap hit, according to Chris...
Boston Bruins and David Backes in Limbo
February 1st, 2020 When David Backes signed a five-year, $30 million dollar deal with the Boston Bruins in 2016, many people were left scratching their heads. At the time, the 32-year-old former St. Louis Blues captain was coming off his lowest goal-scoring season since 2009-10 but was impressive in the playoffs the season before. More important to the...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Oilers, Bruins, More
January 30th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors, there is more news on a potential Matt Dumba trade, there are questions about how busy the Montreal Canadiens will be at the deadline, and what was Zack Kassian's mentality headed into the game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday? Finally, David Backes has made a decision regarding his accepting assignment to...
Bruins Need Attitude Adjustment, Not Rental Player
January 26th, 2020 With the National Hockey League's trade deadline officially less than one month away, fans of every team are starting to pay close attention to who may be on the market and who might best fit their team's current needs. Bruins' fans are no exception, of course. However, more than halfway through the 2019-20 season, it is becoming...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders, Bruins, Red Wings, More
January 20th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of Montreal in respect to the team's plans for Ilya Kovalchuk, the New York Islanders have a surprised goaltender in their system and will David Backes retire instead of accept his assignment to the AHL? Finally, what will the Detroit Red Wings do at the deadline? Re-Sign or Trade Ilya...
Bruins Waiving Backes Was a Tough but Correct Decision
January 18th, 2020 The professional sports world is an unbiased and often cruel place that never stops moving forward. This is a tough pill for many players and fans to swallow. One day, an athlete can be among the best players in their respective league and the next they can be phased out as if none of their past contributions meant a...
