Rumor: Bruins (really) trying to trade Backes

[Walkenthewalk]

Alzner+5 lb of poutine?

You mean kilos?

 

[Static]

He can literally just walk in free agency at end of the year?
why wouldn't you want a pick for him now?

He is likely going to look at his options in free agency anyway.

I think it's more likely he re-signs if he stays. We will see.

 

[McDonald19]

If I were to make a proposal I'd do this.

Boston:
Rakell
Ritchie

Anaheim:
Backes
1st 2020
2nd 2020
Zboril
Conditional Pick

Terrible for Anaheim.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

No, that value was the cost of buying out Marleau and being stuck with $6 million in complete dead cap space. Backes' situation isn't the same as that, they'll still be getting a player, albeit a bad one.

Backes value as a player at this point is pretty much the same as a bought out player - zero.

 

[kings11]

Toffoli doesn't come close to getting you Studnicka

Well lets be honest, Toffoli is a much better NHL proven player... With that said, Toffoli gives you a much better chance at winning it all this season...The question is, do you want a long term 3C or with the age of your roster are you guys going for broke?

 

[Number 57]

Montreal needs to be in on this

Vaakanainen + 1st + Backes for Tatar or Kovalchuk?

If Vaaka is too much maybe Lauzon or Zboril?

 

[Liferleafer]

Backes + 1st + 3rd-5th
for
DeMelo + Namestnikov/Hainsey/Ennis/Anderson

or

Backes + 1st + 2nd
for
Pageau

If the Rumor of Pageau's value being 1st+ is true, then Boston is getting off cheap only adding a 2nd to dump Backes.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

Well lets be honest, Toffoli is a much better NHL proven player... With that said, Toffoli gives you a much better chance at winning it all this season...The question is, do you want a long term 3C or with the age of your roster are you guys going for broke?

Studnicka is a top 6 C prospect and part of the post Bergeron/Krejci plan.

A 40 pt rental doesn't get you that.

 

[BigHabs]

Kulak
Kovalchuk

For

Backes
Ritchie
1st round pick

 

[Blackjack]

You know people keep using the Toronto marleau as a basis, but honestly it seems like a lot of potential teams would buy on him... I wouldn't be shocked if it only cost a 2nd+ to move him.

Kings, Ducks, Sharks, Sens, Devils, Red wings to name a few

Devils? I think the Devils would want more than a 2nd round pick, especially considering that 2nd round pick could end up close to #60.

 

[drktmplr12]

So water is wet?

from the standpoint of water, yes

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

If the Rumor of Pageau's value being 1st+ is true, then Boston is getting off cheap only adding a 2nd to dump Backes.

I think it will be hard to get a non-conditional 1st for Pageau

 

[wintersej]

Looks like Blake will revive his..
Toffoli
for
Studnicka
1st
Backes
trade proposal... its pretty much Toffoli for Studnicka

Studnicka is going no where jesus

 

[kings11]

Studnicka is a top 6 C prospect and part of the post Bergeron/Krejci plan.

A 40 pt rental doesn't get you that.

Studnicka hasn't proven squat at the NHL level.. So while you might think Jack will eventually be a top 6, Toffoli has already proven it.

 

[kings11]

Studnicka is going no where jesus

You gotta ask to receive..

 

[The don godfather]

I see a Bruins sens deal high probability. Let me take a stab.
Backes 1st round pick 2020 2nd round pick 2021 3rd round pick 2021

For demelo pageau 1 million retained.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

You know people keep using the Toronto marleau as a basis, but honestly it seems like a lot of potential teams would buy on him... I wouldn't be shocked if it only cost a 2nd+ to move him.

Kings, Ducks, Sharks, Sens, Devils, Red wings to name a few

The reason any of those teams would buy on him is if there's a first round pick dangled in front of them for doing so. There's no way any of those teams are taking on Backes at full value for a late 2nd round pick plus whatever else you had in mind. If they want a team to take on 6 mil, they're paying a 1st round pick or some equivalent.

 

[kilowatt]

Toffoli at 50% for Backes and a first.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[Godzilla]

So water is wet?

Technically, no. Water makes things wet, but is not in itself wet.

 

[BB88]

Montreal needs to be in on this

Vaakanainen + 1st + Backes for Tatar or Kovalchuk?

If Vaaka is too much maybe Lauzon or Zboril?

Why on earth would you expect someone to pay that for Kovy?

 

[YP44]

toffoli for Backes, 1st and Zboril

 

[awegrzyn]

Backes + 1st for Travis Zajac.

He will shut down anyone in this league for the years Bruins remain a contender.

 

[DarthProbert]

Backes + 1st for Travis Zajac.

He will shut down anyone in this league for the years Bruins remain a contender.

Yeah the Bruins have needed a good defensive specialist center for a long time, definitely something they need to cough up a first for.

/s since people here can never tell.

 

[go4hockey]

Looks like Blake will revive his..
Toffoli
for
Studnicka
1st
Backes
trade proposal... its pretty much Toffoli for Studnicka

I’m sure Boston would laugh at Rob. As much as I would love it there is no way Boston would move Studnicka for Toffoli.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Athanasiou
Glendening

For

Vaakanainen
Swayman
Backes
Boston 2nd 2020