BruinDust
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he's buyout proof due to the structure of his contract. we've speculated that maybe if he gets his bonus
this summer, you can wheel him somewhere that needs a good sized cap hit. or maybe he decides
to "hang them up" due to concussions and just collect his money. either way it's a disaster and a
complete waste of $6M for the next 2.5 years.
It's at that point now isn't it?
I don't see how he has any value left to this team as a RWer, even on the 4th line. You need straight line speed to play wing in today's NHL. He simply doesn't have it.
He's still a better player than Noel Acciari. Acciari has no straight line speed either, which is why he's been more effective in the middle.
Make Backes the 4th line defensive C who can win face-offs and defend down low. That and his leadership qualities are all he has left to offer from what I can tell.