David Backes was a wholesome scratch all through the Boston Bruins’ Stanley Cup run that got here to a bitter finish with a Game 7 loss in opposition to his former workforce, the St. Louis Blues. The ahead spoke to reporters Friday and touched upon his future in black and gold. While he didn’t give an excessive amount of data, Backes did say he needs to stay in Boston, however he’d have a clearer reply later this month. To hear Backes’ full feedback, try the “NESN Sports Today” video above, offered by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
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David Backes To Have Hearing For High Hit Putting His Winter Classic In Jeopardy
The Boston Bruins might once again be down a veteran in the Winter Classic. B’s forward David Backes will have a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for a high hit on New Jersey Devils forward Blake Coleman, the league announced Friday. Backes earned a minor penalty for an illegal check to the head with two minutes to go in Thursday night’s loss at TD Garden. Backes caught Coleman with a shoulder/elbow to the head, as the New Jersey forward attempted to clear the puck from the Devils zone. The B’s veteran does have a history with Player Safety after a three-game suspension last season for a hit on Red Wings
Bruce Cassidy Offers High Praise For David Backes After Bruins’ Win
The term “unsung hero” gets thrown around quite a bit in professional sports, but David Backes certainly fits the mold for the Boston Bruins. Backes isn’t going to stuff the stat sheet on a nightly basis, but he manages to make an impact for the B’s both off and on the ice. While Backes’ leadership skills are well-documented, Bruce Cassidy on Thursday provided further insight into what Backes brings to the Black and Gold. To hear from the head coach after Boston’s 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks at TD Garden, check out the video above from “Bruins Overtime Live,” presented by Ace Ticket. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/U... NESN.com
David Backes Discusses ‘Anemic’ Power Play After Bruins’ 5-0 Loss
David Backes Could Return To Bruins’ Lineup Saturday Vs. Predators
The Boston Bruins have been hit with the injury bug early in the 2018-19 season. Boston placed defenseman Charlie McAvoy on injured reserve with an upper-body injury Oct. 30, and they have been without winger David Backes since he was hit by in the head by Edmonton Oilers defenseman Matt Benning on Oct. 18. Backes has battled concussions throughout his career and he spoke with the media Thursday about what the NHL leads to continue to do to protect its players. Backes is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against the Nashville Predators, although it hasn’t been announced yet. To hear from Backes, check out the “NESN Sport... NESN.com
Senators’ Craig Anderson Denies Marchand, Bergeron And Backes In Crazy Sequence
The Boston Bruins were chasing the Ottawa Senators all night in Monday nights 4-2 loss in Ottawa. The Senators led the entire game after they scored two early goals in the first period and Senators goalie Craig Anderson only allowed two goals on 27 shots by the Bruins. Perhaps the three most important saves of the night by Anderson came in the first period when he denied Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron, and David Backes in the same sequence. All three Bruins had a chance to score on three consecutive shots but Anderson stopped all of them. To see Anderson reject all three shots check out the video above for the DCU Save