Player Discussion David Backes

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[Leonardo87]

Have always liked Backes. Plays a similar game to one of my favorite Ex-Rangers Callahan. Were even on a line together a couple times in the Olympics, same team as Kesler. The guy is a leader, Boston’s depth pushed him out, and I hope he can find a resurgence in Anaheim or at least help the kids learn to play the right way and act the right way on and off the ice.

From what I’ve heard he had to waive his NTC to come to Anaheim. So I hope he can prove the league wrong that he still has some more in the tank to give.

 

[lwvs84]

I assume he'd clear waivers again, if needed, to go to San Diego. Is he someone that could help them in a potential playoff push?

 

[Bergey37]

I assume he'd clear waivers again, if needed, to go to San Diego. Is he someone that could help them in a potential playoff push?

He didn't report to Providence and out of respect the Bruins didn't force him to or punish him for not doing so; they let him sit out while they tried to help him find another NHL home. I believe the Ducks want to keep him in Anaheim to help mentor the kids.

 

[Pay Carl]

so disappointed that he couldn’t get his Cup with the B’s last year

good luck to him. he actually still has some good hands. good shot, and can handle the puck surprisingly well. he just doesn’t have the legs

I’ll be curious how physical he is now. When he turns it on he is super physical, but I feel like this last concussion on the Sabourin hit may make him a bit more timid

but a great guy with a great charity too if you love animals

 

[Ducks DVM]

Loved him 10 years ago. one of the last true power forwards. What the Tkachuk punks should have been.

I honestly have no idea what he has left in the tank. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt, have an acquaintance that knows him personally and says he’s a really nice guy.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

He didn't report to Providence and out of respect the Bruins didn't force him to or punish him for not doing so; they let him sit out while they tried to help him find another NHL home. I believe the Ducks want to keep him in Anaheim to help mentor the kids.

He didn't report? Jesus.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

He didn't report? Jesus.

Not exactly, they both agreed for him not to go there. Didn't want him getting hurt.

 

[KelVarnsen]

Pretty sure BM views him as an asset. I don’t think there’s anyway he gets sent down.

 

[bsu]

Pretty sure BM views him as an asset. I don’t think there’s anyway he gets sent down.

Unfortunately this.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Maybe he can mentor Comtois and Jones.

 

[duxfan1101]

He will wear #21

 

[Paul4587]

I’m not sure where the last concussion left him but before that he had enough game left to contribute in a 4th line role. At the very worst he will provide leadership and some physicality.

 

[robbieboy3686]

Maybe he can mentor Comtois and Jones.

Comtois back up ?

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I don't mind the idea of Deslauries Grant Backes

I feel like 1 of rowney grant or shore are gone by deadline.

 

[Kalv]

I’m not sure where the last concussion left him but before that he had enough game left to contribute in a 4th line role. At the very worst he will provide leadership and some physicality.

he looked slow tho

 

[Paul4587]

he looked slow tho

Getzlaf is slow too. Slow players can still contribute if they have hockey sense and other abilities.

Backes has certainly lost a few steps. But he still has good defensive smarts and decent hands. Not saying he’s going to play in the top 9 but on the 4th line he should be effective.

 

[lwvs84]

He didn't report to Providence and out of respect the Bruins didn't force him to or punish him for not doing so; they let him sit out while they tried to help him find another NHL home. I believe the Ducks want to keep him in Anaheim to help mentor the kids.

Oh ok, I thought he got assigned and he was down there. Hopefully he can help the kids that come up then.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

Pretty sure BM views him as an asset. I don’t think there’s anyway he gets sent down.

This year? Of course not, he doesn't add much for the Gulls and we still need bodies here. Next year? A lot of things can happen but I don't think anyone's above that, they sent Eaves there.

 

[duckpuck]

I don't mind the idea of Deslauries Grant Backes

I feel like 1 of rowney grant or shore are gone by deadline.

Hopefully at least 2 of those guys. Shore for sure should be traded for anything (could see him being in rumored Columbus deal) and likely one of Grant or Rowney. Seems like its should be Grant given their contracts.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Hopefully at least 2 of those guys. Shore for sure should be traded for anything (could see him being in rumored Columbus deal) and likely one of Grant or Rowney. Seems like its should be Grant given their contracts.

If it was between rowney or grant id hold onto grant... but I imagine grant will be much easier to move and likely holds a bit more value.

 

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[The Midnight Burrito]

Not exactly, they both agreed for him not to go there. Didn't want him getting hurt.

They thought it'd be better if he didn't play for a six weeks?

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

They thought it'd be better if he didn't play for a six weeks?

Yeah, can't get hurt that way. I don't even think they let him skate. Also probably didn't want to disrespect him/create some kind of distraction.

 

[Dirk316]

I wouldn't be surprised if he is actually effective and finds his way centering the 3rd line