Statement From Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney On David Backes

backes
By Boston Bruins
@NHLBruins Boston Bruins

"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."

News Feed

Bruins Recall Marc McLaughlin; Assign Georgii Merkulov to Providence

Sacco Gets First Win in Debut as Bruins, Kopisalo Shut Out Utah

Need to Know: Sacco Set for Debut as Interim Head Coach

Bruins Assign Jeffrey Viel to Providence

Bruins Announce Coaching Change

Bruins Announce Programming and Details for Culmination of Centennial Celebration

Bruins, David Pastrnak and 98.5 The Sports Hub to Host Fifth Annual Pucks and Paddles, Presented by Connection

Bruins Fall to Blue Jackets in Third Straight Loss

Need to Know: Bruins vs. Blue Jackets

Bruins Recall Jeffrey Viel

Bruins to Host Military Appreciation Night on November 18

Bruins Assign Riley Tufte To Providence

Bruins Announce Roster Transactions

Bruins Fall to Stars in Finale of Two-Game Road Trip

Need to Know: Bruins vs. Stars

Bruins Recall Patrick Brown

Bruins Recall Jordan Oesterle

Pastrnak Game-Winner Caps Bruins Comeback Against Blues