Confirmed with Link: Canucks sign F Jake DeBrusk to 7-Year, $5.5M AAV Contract

[Mr. Canucklehead]

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[Slapshot_11]

f***ing gross

 

[StickShift]

Wow! That's a lot of term. He is one of the youngest UFAs on the market. But that's a big bet.

 

[dez]

In order for this contract to look good, he needs to level up his game, otherwise this is another middle 6 forward this management group has brought in for big money.

 

[Jovofan]

HOLY SHIT YES!!!!

 

[Yultron]

I love this , he’s a younger guy only 27 and I feel a change of scenery will do him wonders !!! Really happy

 

[Jannik Hansen]

That's gonna be a yikes for me dawg.

 

[Josepho]

This is better than most of the long term deals given out today but I still don't love it

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Shocked at the term.

Between DeBrusk, Sherwood and Forbort, Canucks are clearly gearing up to play Rick Tocchet hockey - hard, physical and in your face.

I need some time to digest this. Does he ride shotgun with Petey?

 

[Nuckles]

He turns 28 at the start of the season, so contract length isn't the worst but would have preferred 5 or 6 years. Cap hit a little high though.

I've said before that DeBrusk ticks a lot of boxes for the Canucks. Speed, scoring, defensive play, plays both wings, not afraid to use his body (was very physical this past playoffs). He's just very inconsistent.

However he did lead the Bruins in goals and points this past playoffs. 5 goals, 11 points in 13 games.

 

[Aqualung]

Hate it

 

[Vancouver_2010]

its better than nothing at this point.

 

[Baby Pettersson]

Meh. We'll see how this ages.

 

[Buresflyingelbow]

He will be the same age as Marssasault is now when his deals done. The later just signed for the same amount and 5 years. Way better contract here.

 

[Canucks LB]

Love the age, don’t mind the cap or the term, I think it’s a pretty decent deal.

Looks like this was Plan B

 

[RebuildinVan]

Ummmm ?!?!?!?!?....I mean...I dunno....

 

[Wisp]

lot of term but he's only 27.

He was a 27 goal guy when Boston actually had centers.

 

[canucksfan]

Not a fan of this signing.

 

[Quinton Byfield]

Just not a very smart hockey player, otherwise he would be a much better player.

I don’t really get it, other than we get faster. I’m keeping an open mind, but meh.

 

[StrictlyCommercial]

Makes the Garland contract look great by comparison. Hopefully he gels with Pete.

 

[canucks20]

Debrusk is who I wanted once Guentzel was gone. But not at the price and term. Figured he would get that much money for shorter term. Or would get longer term to keep the money down. Surprised Vancouver gave him both

 

[Jovofan]

AFP had him estimated at 5.8. If Zucker got 5.0 this is way better. He's a fast skater that can forecheck. I think he's a great fit, plus he's one of the youngest Free Agents on the market. The term might be a bit on the higher side but people have been saying the team should be weaponizing term to get AAVs lower all off-season so far, now they did and people are still complaining.

 

[bandwagonesque]

I mean, if Monahan gets 5.5 can you be that disappointed in this? Good skater, good decisions at speed, good ES production. This was where things were heading, if not somewhere much worse.

 

[calnuck]

Terms longer than I’d like but $ wise it’s not absurd. I'm assuming he takes Mikheyevs spot which means EP might have someone who can actually put the puck in the net for a change

 

[Uhmkay]

I'm good with this deal. With Pettersson he should be able to score around 25-30 per year. Solidifies our top 2 lines and plays a playoff hockey style of game. Lots of goals in front of the net. If he's scoring 25-30 over the next 5 years, the $ per year is going to be a fantastic contract in 5 years.