Rumor: Bruins (really) trying to trade Backes

[Absurdity]

Obviously Boston is deep, can fans shed some light on his play this year? Is he still and NHL player?

In my opinion, I think he could be an option on a team's 4th line. The biggest problem for Backes is his lack of speed. Last year he was riddled with injuries (concussion, diverticulitis) and still got 20 points. At some points last season I thought he looked decent, but you could tell he was declining. Under Cassidy, the Bruins preach playing fast, and the younger guys on the team took his spot in the lineup.

I wouldn't expect him to get into any fights or be as physical as he used to. If anything, his hockey IQ and leadership could maybe land him a spot on a roster. He can get to passing lanes to block passes, albeit not as fast as he used to, and could still be a decent option to a team's PK. I think his current game is better suited at center if the wingers are expected to get in on the forecheck.

 

[Langdon Alger]

If he’s going west, Anaheim or LA?

 

[Yog S'loth]

Trade him to the Kings and send along a 2nd round pick

because the Kings love 2nd round picks

Hey Kings

hey

Hey I heard you love 2nd round picks, so we put a 2nd round pick in your 2nd round pick so you could pick while you pick, and here have a Backes too

 

[Favin]

The cost of moving Backes for a couple of months this season will be much, much higher than in off-season, when acquiring team with cap space can just buy him out.

Could cost a 1st round pick now, but mid-round pick over summer. Whats the rush? Bruins could win with the team they have now.

 

[Kranix]

They also might want to keep Backes for the playoffs so they can insert him into the lineup for down by 4 goals in the final minutes gooning it up and crying in post game interview.

 

[wintersej]

The cost of moving Backes for a couple of months this season will be much, much higher than in off-season, when acquiring team with cap space can just buy him out.

Could cost a 1st round pick now, but mid-round pick over summer. Whats the rush? Bruins could win with the team they have now.

Why would the team buy him out? He actually salary next year is 4 million. His buyout price is 4 million in year one and 1 million in year two.

The rush is because they want to make sure they KNOW they have the cash to bring Krug back IF they are adding a winger with term. I think there are also might be tagging issues, but that's above my level of understanding.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Avs will take him for a first.

 

[Lt Dan]

The cost of moving Backes for a couple of months this season will be much, much higher than in off-season, when acquiring team with cap space can just buy him out.

Could cost a 1st round pick now, but mid-round pick over summer. Whats the rush? Bruins could win with the team they have now.

You have to play all of your cards and win during your window

Both the Kings and Hawks showed that the window is definite.

 

[Spoiled Bratt]

This is a prime opportunity to cash in an extra 1st round pick, giving us 4 1st round pick in a pretty solid draft.

We have the cap space and we’re about to move a lot of $$$ in Simmonds, Vatanen and possibly Palmieri.

To me, this type of deal is a no brainer for Fitz and the Devils.

 

[LDF]

This is a prime opportunity to cash in an extra 1st round pick, giving us 4 1st round pick in a pretty solid draft.

We have the cap space and we’re about to move a lot of $$$ in Simmonds, Vatanen and possibly Palmieri.

To me, this type of deal is a no brainer for Fitz and the Devils.

i really like your pov ...... way to use that cap space.

 

[burstnbloom]

I asked for similar value to what the Ducks are reportedly asking for. There's too much upside to Kase to let him go for much less.
The case for Anaheim Ducks winger Ondrej Kase as an intriguing trade target - TSN.ca

Looks like we were John Beecher away. Pretty big gap but you came pretty close. Kudos.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Kase for Backes, Andersson, Beecher, 1st.

Essentially a 1st to take on Backes, and then Beecher + Andersson for Kase.

Anaheim is rumored to be asking a 1st for Kase but maybe don't get it due to the injuries. Boston likely would have to give up a 1st to be rid of Backes but obviously don't want to. Is this a reasonable compromise?

Son of a Beecher, I almost had it