Jun 17, 2019
Sweeney on Backes: 'He’s a part of our team'
Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney appeared to rule out the possibility of buying out forward David Backes on Monday. “He’s a part of our hockey club,” Sweeney said of the 35-year-old who appeared in four games during the Stanley Cup Final.
TSN.ca Staff
Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney appeared to rule out the possibility of buying out forward David Backes this off-season on Monday.
“He’s a part of our hockey club,” Sweeney said of the 35-year-old who appeared in four games during the Stanley Cup Final.
Sweeney added that he envisions Backes in a bottom-six role moving forward on a checking line.
Backes, who scored seven goals and posted 20 points in 70 games this season, is signed for two more seasons at a $6 million cap hit. He dressed in 15 games during the postseason, scoring two goals and adding five points.
A veteran of 928 career NHL games, Backes has 244 goals and 551 points with the Bruins and St. Louis Blues.