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.