Breaking: Backes on IR, Bruins make emergency call up

The musical chairs routine in Beantown is getting old…

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Published 6 years ago
Breaking: Backes on IR, Bruins make emergency call up
Keystone Press

The Boston Bruins have announced that they’ve recalled forward Austin Czarnik from the AHL’s Providence Bruins on an emergency basis.

Czarnik replaces Bruins forward David Backes who was diagnosed with diverticulitis earlier this week and underwent surgery to remove part of his colon. He’s been placed on the IR and isn’t expected back in the lineup for at least eight weeks.

The 24-year-old Czarnik leads the Providence Bruins in scoring this season with four goals and 10 points in just five games. The sophomore recorded five goals and 13 points in 49 games with Bruins in his NHL rookie campaign last season.