I never really embraced Backes fully.
Why not?
Not sure. He was just never a guy I was wowed or excited by, as a fan. I guess I just expect more from a captain than he always gave.
I understand Kevs sentiment here. I think Backes was a good captain, but the negatives to his play are infuriating. Particularly some of the bad penalties he'd take. Players take bad penalties.....but he always seems to take them at the worst possible time.
As a Captain he sticks up for his teammates and leads...but to Kevs point, there was always 'something' missing or off?
Nonetheless Boston is getting a good player.