When Loui Eriksson looks his talents west on Friday, he also took along the 30 goals he scored for the Boston Bruins last year. The Bruins countered by signing David Backes, who himself potted 21 goals for the St. Louis Blues in 2015-16.
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Backes brings an experienced, physical brand of hockey to Boston. A six-time 20 goal scorer, he also throws his 6’3″, 230 lb. frame around quite liberally, registering 200 hits a year. Another player on the Bruins roster is even bigger, at 6’5″ and 205 lbs. That player, of course, is Jimmy Hayes.