Boston Bruins: David Backes Will Be Integral This Season

Boston Bruins: David Backes Will be Integral This Season After Signing in the Offseason

When the Boston Bruins signed David Backes this offseason, there were mixed reactions. Though he’s the ideal fit for the Bruins, his contract — specifically the term — was cause for concern. While it seems most people think the signing of Backes was a good one, he may have quieted down some of the nay-sayers after his first preseason game with the team.

In the preseason, everything must be taken with a grain of salt. As some might remember, Matt Irwin scored two power play goals in his preseason debut with Boston last year. Irwin also lasted only two games in Boston before being sent down to Providence.…