Backes to Boston [5 years, $6mil AAV]

[bustaheims]

TSNBobMcKenzie: David Backes is going to BOS on a one year deal.

TSNBobMcKenzie: Scratch that one year deal for Backes to BOS. Backes to BOS. Terms TBA.

 

[TBLeafer]

Not Surprised.  Boston likes tough.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

I guess they'll play him on the wing? Not bumping Bergeron or Krejci from their top-2 C spots.

 

[bustaheims]

FriedgeHNIC: Backes in BOS is 5x6

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC
Backes in BOS is 5x6

That's 5 years, $6mil AAV. A pretty common cap hit today.

 

[bustaheims]

5 years seems too long for Backes. Not sure he'll last that long.

 

[jonlleafs]

I'm so happy when I see Boston continue to make boneheaded decisions and handcuffing themselves for years to come.