David Backes To The Devils?

Defensemen Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo remain unsigned restricted free agents looking to eat up a nice chunk of the remaining $8million of the Bruins' salary cap. 

There's been lots of chatter that the Bruins need to make a move to free up some cap space. 

Before free agency opened, it sounded like the Bruins might buy out veteran forward David Backes after he was a healthy scratch through stretches of the playoffs. 

However with the buyout window closed Backes remains a Bruin but could be moved through trade. 

Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now speculates that "a league source with knowledge of the situation" claims the New Jersey Devils have discussed a Backes trade. 

While the Devils have plenty of cap space, they'd likely need something to sweeten the pot to acquire Backes whether it's a high draft pick or a young prospect. 

Backes of course has a modified no trade clause, however he would likely waive it for New Jersey because looking at their roster, there's some ice time up for grabs.