The Bruins announced this morning what many people suspected a couple of weeks ago: David Backes isn't going to be suiting up in Providence.
The team released the following statement from Don Sweeney:
"After speaking with David, we have agreed that it is in the best interest of David and the Bruins for him not to play in Providence at this time. David is fit and able to play, but in order to preserve all potential options for both David and the Bruins moving forward, we have decided this is the best course of action.