Boston Bruins: David Backes Is All In With Boston

David Backes wants to be a part of the Boston Bruins and the Boston community.

The Boston Bruins biggest move so far this offseason was the signing of forward David Backes. Backes will likely be taking over a top-line position with the Black and Gold. The 32-year old came to Boston for his first official trip this week and did a lot of things that new Bruins do. He went to Fenway Park and even through out a first pitch.

Backes has been an animal lover all his life. He currently has four dogs and two cats in his family. So it’s not that unsurprising that the former St. Louis captain spent some time with the ASPCA while he was in Boston.

“It’s awesome to see that there’s such great work going on – and you know it’s going on country-wide,” said Backes according to the Boston Bruins’ website of his visit to the animal shelter.

“But to get a tour of the facility like this, you see the expansion, the growth in the past few years…It gives you a warm feeling inside and really makes us feel like we’re part of the city already, that we could come here and bring a little attention to the great work that they’re doing.”

It looks like Backes is already taking a sense of ownership in Boston. That’s a great way to introduce yourself to Boston’s blue-collar fan base. Backes jumped in with both feet, and is already starting to put down roots in Beantown.

“Hopefully,” continued Backes. “This will just be the beginning to us connecting with the community and helping serve the people that are great fans of the Bruins, that are going to watch us every night and watch us into a deep playoff run year after year.”

This is the kind of player the Bruins have needed. He’s an experienced player who wants to do everything he can to bring another Stanley Cup back home to Boston. He felt that he made the right choice once he had a conversation with Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand before and after joining the team.