David Backes RW FA Fri 3/22/19 10:02 AM
David Backes
RW FA
Backes tipped in a goal with only 22 seconds to go in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
It is Backes' first goal in 23 games as the 13-year veteran has settled into a fourth-line role with the Bruins. Despite his offensive slow-down, his effort is undeniable as he tallied a game-high five shots in Thursday's contest.
David Backes RW FA Wed 3/6/19 6:26 PM
David Backes
RW FA
Backes has accepted a new role as enforcer for the Bruins, Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
Backes' point-per-game average (0.26) is a career-worst mark through 54 games, with the versatile third-liner and coach Bruce Cassidy reportedly agreeing to let him fight more often. While Backes has a history of concussions, he's accrued 15 PIM over the past three games alone, with the veteran adding that he wants to be a "vital contributor." Assuming he avoids injury, the role change could potentially benefit the Bruins in the playoffs, but enforcers generally don't carry much value in the fantasy realm these days.
David Backes RW FA Wed 2/27/19 12:17 PM
David Backes
RW FA
Backes threw five hits and collected his fight fighting major of the season in a 4-1 win over the Sharks on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
With only one point in his last 12 games, Backes has to find another way to impact the game. He was responsible for one-fourth of all Bruins' hits in the contest and now has 104 in total on the season.
David Backes RW FA Sun 2/10/19 2:06 PM
David Backes
RW FA
Backes will be a healthy scratch for Sunday's contest against the Avalanche, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Backes hasn't scored in his last six games and has just 13 points this season. Rookie Trent Frederic will get back into the lineup in his place.
David Backes RW FA Fri 2/8/19 1:36 PM
David Backes
RW FA
Backes is slated to re-enter the Bruins' lineup Saturday against the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
With Backes returning to the lineup, rookie Trent Frederic will be the odd man out up front for the B's on Saturday. Backes continues to provide leadership and a physical element to the Bruins' forward corps, but with just five goals and 13 points in 44 games to date, his production has lagged significantly in relation to his annual $6,000,000 salary cap hit.
David Backes RW FA Wed 2/6/19 12:28 PM
David Backes
RW FA
Backes is slated to be a scratch Wednesday night against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
With Backes set to watch Wednesday's game from the press box, Danton Heinen is slated to re-enter the Bruins' mix up front. Through 44 games, Backes has logged just five goals and 13 points to go along with a minus-four rating. While the 34-year-old power forward brings veteran leadership and a physical presence to the table, his production hasn't been in line with his annual $6,000,000 salary cap hit. Still, the team no doubt hopes that Backes will eventually pick up the pace to the point that he can provide some needed secondary scoring down the stretch run and into the postseason.
David Backes RW FA Thu 1/17/19 11:22 AM
David Backes
RW FA
Backes (coach's decision) will reenter the lineup Thursday evening against the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
An underperforming Backes reportedly will spell Noel Acciari in the upcoming contest. Backes has produced only four goals and eight assists through 38 games this season, and he's on track to fall on the undesirable side of the plus-minus mark for the first time since 2009-10 when he was with the Blues. Various injuries and a three-game suspension have put in a sizable dent in Backes' fantasy value after he vowed to have a comeback year.
David Backes RW FA Wed 1/16/19 11:39 AM
David Backes
RW FA
Backes will be a scratch Wednesday night against the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
With four goals and 12 points in 38 games to date, Backes hasn't been producing on a level in line with his annual $6,000,000 salary cap hit. The 34-year-old does bring veteran leadership and a physical presence to the table, but his modest output on offense has the Bruins looking for a spark on their second line. With that in mind, Peter Cehlarik will man left wing on that trio with David Krejci and Jake DeBrusk on Wednesday.
David Backes RW FA Fri 1/11/19 12:48 PM
David Backes
RW FA
Backes collected an assist during a 4-2 loss to the Capitals on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
The assist came despite Backes seeing little ice time in the contest, ending with only 12:41 and with four minutes of that coming on the power play. Backes now has nine points in his last 16 games as he attempts to solidify his spot on David Krejci's wing.
David Backes RW FA Sun 1/6/19 11:04 AM
David Backes
RW FA
Backes collected the game-winning goal during a 2-1 win over the Sabres on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
In his first game back from a three-game suspension the big winger was able to break his nine-game scoring drought with a top-shelf shot past the goalie. In his last 17 games, Backes has put up 10 points and created valuable depth scoring that the Bruins have been lacking to start the season.