Tag: David Backes

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, LA Kings, and Boston Bruins

On the Dallas Stars ... Andy Strickland: Forward Tyler Seguin would be a free agent after next season and the Stars would like to not have a potential John Tavares - New York Islanders situation. "Would they trade Seguin if…

Mark Easson

NHL Buyout Candidates: Atlantic Division – Practical To Not Practical

Different ways exist when approaching buyout candidates. Just because something looks good on paper does not mean it is. Think of it as sort of a good idea and bad idea scenario. This is not an easy process. Division wise,…

Chris Wassel

NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Islanders and Capitals

On Milan Hejduk ... Mike Grinnell: Milan Hejduk is selling his $5.2m mansion that comes with a full sized rink/zamboni. This place actually looks like heaven. pic.twitter.com/1LTxK63bfB — Mike Grinnell (@MikeGrinnell_) May 9, 2018 On the Anaheim Ducks ... L.A.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Looking At Some Offseason Needs For The Boston Bruins

Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic: The Bruins were able to contain the top lines of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning, but they were able to contain the "second wave of attack." Torey Krug on the second-pairing brings…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Series Wins, Bruins, Flyers, Sharks, Knights and Capitals

On Stanley Cup Playoff Series Wins ... Corey Masisak: Stanley Cup Playoffs series wins in the past 10 seasons: VGK - 2 MIN - 2 CAR - 2 ARZ - 2 WPG/ATL - 1 NYI - 1 DAL - 1 CGY…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Panthers, Devils, Senators, Flyers, Knights and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Shawn Hutcheon: Defenseman Zdeno Chara signed a one-year contract extension for $5 million. There are bonuses up to $1.75 million. Pierre LeBrun: The bonuses are mostly a combination of games played and playoffs. Jimmy Murphy:…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Rangers, Sens, Leafs, and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that both Zdeno Chara and Charlie McAvoy are skating back in Boston. Forward David Backes is working out and isn't that for off according to Cassidy. Jessi Pierce: Rick…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Canes, Jackets, Stars, Oilers, Flyers, Pens, Caps, Jets and Playoff Races

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Defenseman Josh Manson left last night's game with an upper-body injury. On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on David Backes: "He did meet with our doctors & they re-evaluated…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Habs, Sens, Pens, Sharks, Blues, Leafs and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Forward David Backes left last night's game after suffering a laceration above his right knee. Kevin Paul Dupont: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Backes didn't have any "structural damage" and required about 18…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Flames, Wings, Wild, Preds, Pens, Leafs and Jets

    On the Boston Bruins ... NHL Player Safety: Bruins forward was suspended for three games for interference on Red Wings forward Frans Nielsen. Cap Friendly: Backes will forfeit $96,774.19 for his three-game suspension. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Andy Strickland: Forward David Backes is expected to play tonight. Joe Haggerty: Backes confirms that he left Tuesday's game in the third period to go to the Quiet Room after taking a high hit from…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Islanders, Rangers, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: David Backes left last night's game after taking a hit from Ducks Nick Ritchie. Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on Anders Bjork: "It's upper-body, he'll miss some time." Cassidy didn't give an update…

Mark Easson