Confirmed Signing with Link: [BOS] David Backes (5 years, $6.000M AAV)

[linusandvarlamov]

I find his contract a tad pricey ! But his style of playing does fit with the overall Bruins style of playing. That sort of brutish style.

 

[Frenzy31]

Backes will be worth every penny for the next couple of years, but when you get to year 3-5, I think Boston will be hurting a bit. He has always been healthy, strong on the puck, but doesn't really hit as much as he used to.

So,I'd player who will replace Lucic on the PP. decent on the PK, and will be good for 20 goals next year while playing heavy minutes.

Don't expect a ton of points, if he is getting 3rd line shut down role. Really not great at carrying the puck or play making. But he will still be productive. Glad the blues didn't sing him for 5 years. But Boston will have a lot of entry level contracts in the next 2-3 years sos this won't hurt them.

Also worth noting with Krejci having hip surgery, Backes will be able to fill in with out losing a beat.

 

[frederixx]

Not sure it was what Boston really needed, but it's a good signing IMO

 

[Riddum]

I can't wait to watch the Habs run circles around Backes

 

[BlueDream]

Backes really isn't the physically punishing guy he once was. I wonder how many people realize that that don't watch the Blues every game. His game has changed a bit the past year or two.

He'll be fine next year, but down the road... 5 years is too much and it's very hard to imagine the Bruins winning anything in that time.

But best of luck to Backes, hope he enjoys it.

 

[Estlin]

As a Bruins fan, I like the player but don't like the signing. Eriksson is better; Boston should have used the money to extend him.

 

[Eb]

I can't wait to watch the Habs run circles around Backes

Weber is going to fly by him

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Should have kept ERIKSSON over Backes imo

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

Woof. Terrible contract.

 

[Russian Factor]

Seeing people defend this is crazy. If you sign a guy to this big of a deal and already start in with "eh well it's a good deal if he's propped up by the best possession line in hockey" or "well he can be sheltered on the 3rd line" etc..... well it is probably not a good deal. It is probably a bad deal.

 

[BruinLVGA]

I can't wait to watch the Habs run circles around Backes

Yeah, PK will most definitely do that... Wait...

 

[Ducks in a row]

Great center depth
Bergeron
Krejci
Backes
Spooner

Am I crazy to think we might see a Marchand - Bergeron - Backes line?

 

[DangleCity]

If you want the player you are gonna have to overpay, plain and simple. The alternative is don't sign anyone the first couple days and pick up someone off the scrap heap

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I can't wait to watch the Habs run circles around Backes

I'm not sure if the Habs roster is capable of that any more.

 

[bleedblue1223]

Seeing people defend this is crazy. If you sign a guy to this big of a deal and already start in with "eh well it's a good deal if he's propped up by the best possession line in hockey" or "well he can be sheltered on the 3rd line" etc..... well it is probably not a good deal. It is probably a bad deal.

Well, both of those lines aren't true either. He's still a good player, it's just too much term.

 

[syc]

Boston won't win **** in the next 5 years... what's the point?

To hurt other teams and sell some tickets doing it.

 

[eviohh26*]

Should have kept ERIKSSON over Backes imo

Can't keep a player that doesn't want to be their.

 

[toasterjam]

I like Backes as a player just fine but..not really liking this deal.

Oh well..knew Sweeney was gonna do something, this is UFA-day desperation move...it happens.

 

[MaritimeHockeyNut]

Lol so Boston gets slightly worse for the same money. Good job Sweeney.

 

[Rebels57]

Eriksson > Backes

Sweeney is not good.

 

[Bruins4Lifer]

Great center depth
Bergeron
Krejci
Backes
Spooner

Am I crazy to think we might see a Marchand - Bergeron - Backes line?

If Krejci and Spooner are both still on the team, Backes will definitely be playing wing. So no, not crazy at all.

Julien will be undoubtedly be using that trio in important defensive situations.

 

[Dellstrom]

Boston won't win **** in the next 5 years... what's the point?

25-29 teams won't win **** in the next 5 years, what's the point of anything?

 

[satbank]

Guess they couldn't find defense so they decided to sign another 2-way forward. Either way they're going to miss the playoff.

 

[Esq]

Backed is a valuable player, but this deal is insane.

 

[nmbr_24]

Boston won't win **** in the next 5 years... what's the point?

It's funny but someone said that right before they won a Stanley cup in 2011.

If they add a couple of D they could be as good as anyone in the east.