Quoting: JeffMacKensie
Signed Beleskey (5 yrs) ... acquired forward Jimmy Hayes ... signed Backes (5 yrs) ... ... About Beleskey & Backes, we'll see
Ok on the Hayes one I'll give you that. But he had decent years in FLA and is a big body and was coming home. I would have tried that deal too!!! That's a "holy crap what happened to Hayes" thing more than a Sweeney issue.
And yes, the jury is still out on the other 2. Backes is still worth the money because he is a "big time" leader in the dressing room, which they were lacking because Chara, Bergy and Krejci aren't that vocal, they lead by example. Backes is a rah rah guy, loves teaching the kids......THAT, is priceless!!!!!
Bels, ya tough year for him last year that whole line was banged up, but if they give him the chance I think he will rebound. 2 years ago he set career records with the Bruins so..... he is also a "Bruin" type player, he hustles all the time, hits, will drop mitts.....even on the 4th line it's not that bad a deal. I know his family, he has dropped 15 pounds and has worked on his speed this off-season. With a healthy Krejci and if he makes it on a line with him and Pasta, he could rebound big time!!!