Tag: David Backes

NHL Injury Updates: Ducks, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Stars, Panthers, Maple Leafs, and Capitals

Mitch Marner will be out for at least four weeks. Torey Krug left with an upper-body injury. John Klingberg out two to four weeks.

Mark Easson

NHL Injury Updates: Bruins, Sabres, Wild, Canadiens, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, Lightning, and Golden Knights

David Backes out a couple of games. Scott Sabourin has a broken nose. Victor Hedman is eyeing a Friday return. Patric Hornqvist placed on the IR.

Mark Easson

NHL Injury Updates: Bruins, Stars, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Maple Leafs, Canucks, and the Golden Knights

Scott Sabourin was taken off the ice on a stretcher after a collision with David Backes. Maple Leafs hold John Tavares for another game. Quinn Hughes has a bruised knee.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: David Backes, Ken Holland, and more

Is the David Backes "Injury" Boston's salvation? NBC Sports Boston Joe Haggerty:  The Boston Bruins eyeing salary-cap help in any way are hoping that David Backes is injured. That is one option. Another choice involves praying one of their injured…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Brian Boyle, Ivan Barbashev, Offer Sheets, and Jake Gardiner

There could be mutual interest between the Boston Bruins and free agent Brian Boyle. What will it take for the Blues to re-sign Barbashev? Offer sheets unlikely. Video - Where will Jake Gardiner end up?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs

The Boston Bruins could use some cap space. Trading Torey Krug isn't their best option. An update on the Mitch Marner - Toronto Maple Leafs situation.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets and Werenski … Four Teams With RFAs And Cap Issues

The Columbus Blue Jackets and restricted free agent Zach Werenski. Looking at four teams that have some cap issues for their RFAs

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors and Notes: Evan Rodrigues, Milan Lucic, Ben Hutton, Brock Boeser, and David Backes

Evan Rodrigues gets $2 million. Milan Lucic was never asked about the Canucks. Brock Boeser and the Canucks being patient. David Backes moves may not make sense.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Salary Cap Hell, Pavel Buchnevich, and more

What Boston might do about their salary cap problem Jared Clinton of The Hockey News:  Alas, the Boston Bruins possess about $8.1 million in cap space. The problem lies in the fact they have Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo to…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Blues, Canucks, Rangers, Islanders, Bruins and Devils

Canucks and Goldobin continue to talk. Some NY Rangers and NY Islanders trade candidates. The New Jersey Devils have reportedly kicked tires on David Backes.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Torey Krug, Second Line Boston Right Wing, and St. Louis Summer

The Boston Bruins have to figure out what to do with Torey Krug at some point and find a second-line right wing solution. Then, there's the St. Louis Blues.

Chris Wassel

Quick Hits: Karlsson Fallout, Backes Staying, Bruins Injuries, Senators and Blue Jackets Re-sign A Forward

The San Jose Sharks have over $26 million tied up in three defensemen. The Ottawa Senators have 28 picks now in the next three drafts. Boston Bruins injury updates.

Mark Easson