Jean_Jacket41
Neely = HOF
The one question I get asked the most about Backes: What exactly does he bring to the team?
Well, ask the St Louis Blues who lacked that one guy, a leader that they can turn to and lead the way in exactly the type of situation they were in.
If you ask anyone in the Blues organization what exactly was missing this season, that's the answer you'll get.
I remember some comments when Sweeney signed him:
-Why are they spending/wasting 6M on this guy?
-This is a rebuilding team. Why did they signed a 30+ guy to that contract?
-Loui was better. Should have kept him instead.
Well, who is laughing now?
Sweeney knew exactly what he was doing. His plan was to integrate many great ELC in the lineup. Backes is a perfect vet to help the core to surround them.
He was one of the best players last year in the playoffs. He’s a warrior and playing him on the 3rd line gives the team a lineup advantage against other teams.
To date, this signing gets high marks.