Former Bruins Jake DeBrusk - gone to Nucks

[NDiesel]

as long as beck malenstyn is getting 2nd round picks, it’s impossible that I can be overrating Lauko being worth a 4th round pick.

Or Buffalo GM overrated Beck Malenstyn?

 

[Gee Wally]

Hey guys, can we get an honest scouting report on what Vancouver is getting?

Most importantly, I’m wondering how physical he plays, I heard he’s inconsistent, what’s the reasoning, thanks

He’s a good kid . Liked in the room. A bit quirky personality.
He is quite inconsistent. Streaky. He will score in bunches and then disappear for awhile.
He has learned to be a decent PK player.
I think the change of scenery will do him good. The catastrophic 2015 draft hung over his head. Totally misplaced as he wasnt at all at fault But some fans are thicker than granite.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

I like the number but that 7 year term with Jake scares me.

For a guy who's only 27 I think it's reasonable. His body should hold up. Could get a serious injury of course but can say that of anybody. I think his body of work, while not without its flaws, is pretty well-established. He's a genuine top 6 player, middle 6 at worst. And if it does go south, the cap hit is mild enough that you can wiggle out of it without too much pain. All in all, I think it's good value. As always though, up to the player now to make good on it.

 

[EverettMike]

Jake's deal is going to end up beinh much better than Lindholm's.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

good luck Jake, will miss you.. I hope things work out for him in Vancouver

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Jake's deal is going to end up beinh much better than Lindholm's.

It’s certainly difficult to imagine him performing anywhere below that AAV

Which makes the fact that it’s 7 years not very scary. Can’t see it ever becoming an untradable contract.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

He seems pretty done with Boston and happy to be gone. Hope we meet them in the finals and stick to him at some point.

 

[BruinDust]

Jake was a frustrating player at times but also provided Bruins fans with some big playoff goals and will be remembered as a mainstay of this most recent era. Best of luck to him.

 

[Oates2Neely]

No brainer for Sweeney if this 7 year deal was acceptable from DeBrusk camp.

 

[vjcsmoke]

Will Zacha replace Debrusk on the wing or do they promote from the AHL?

 

[VanIsle]

As a Briuns fan in B.C. it will be interesting to see DeBrusk, Heinen and Forbort all play for the Canucks this year.

 

[vjcsmoke]

As a Briuns fan in B.C. it will be interesting to see DeBrusk, Heinen and Forbort all play for the Canucks this year.

With all due respect, SCREW the Canucks!

 

[Mione134]

No brainer for Sweeney if this 7 year deal was acceptable from DeBrusk camp.

I'm starting to think Sweeney didn't want to go the 7 years. Because Jake is worth 5.5 mill.

Maybe he'll clarify eventually

 

[DKH]

Jake on nhl network in 1 minute live

 

[Bradely]

Love the kid.... but page now turn for both Boston and JDB. Best of luck to JDB.

 

[DKH]

Jake looks happy for first time in 7 years

Loves Tocchet - makes sense

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Jake was a frustrating player at times but also provided Bruins fans with some big playoff goals and will be remembered as a mainstay of this most recent era. Best of luck to him.

He was frustrating as hell, but I could never get to the point of "wanting him gone" like many other frustrating players that have been part of this franchise. Firing on all cylinders, he's nothing short of an electrifying player.

 

[Mione134]

Jake looks happy for first time in 7 years

Loves Tocchet - makes sense

I'm sure both of us will keep tabs on him going forward!

 

[IveGotToBeMe]

I'm starting to think Sweeney didn't want to go the 7 years. Because Jake is worth 5.5 mill.

Maybe he'll clarify eventually

I've been in the camp of no longer than 5 years for JDB. The money was right where I would have resigned him but the term doesn't work.

 

[DKH]

You watch and listen he’s so happy - I don’t think he was ever coming back after seeing this

I feel Sweeney would have liked but the two way street was probably one way out of town for Jake

Place is a fish bowl and he’s a bird

 

[Oates2Neely]

I've been in the camp of no longer than 5 years for JDB. The money was right where I would have resigned him but the term doesn't work.

That makes no sense. 7 year contract takes him to age 35. It’s perfect. If you believe 5.5m is a fair number (I do), that will only look better as the cap rises in years coming.

Great signing for the Nucks. He’s certainly a streaky player, but he’s usually good for 20+ goals and he kicks it up a notch in the playoffs.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

I've been in the camp of no longer than 5 years for JDB. The money was right where I would have resigned him but the term doesn't work.

But how much risk is there really in seven years (with a presumably much higher cap) at 5.5 AAV? Like why would it really be any riskier to sign him at that number for 7 years instead of 5?

I think Jake left because, for whatever the reasons, he wanted a change of scenery. That’s fair enough and I’m not mad at either him or anyone employed by the Bruins for it. I just can’t see the money/term really being the issue if he was willing to sign for that contract.

 

[EverettMike]

Jake DeNuck

 

[Gee Wally]

Jake DeNuck

 

[IveGotToBeMe]

That makes no sense. 7 year contract takes him to age 35. It’s perfect. If you believe 5.5m is a fair number (I do), that will only look better as the cap rises in years coming.

Great signing for the Nucks. He’s certainly a streaky player, but he’s usually good for 20+ goals and he kicks it up a notch in the playoffs.

That's fair, however, his streakiness may result in decreased production as he ages if he gets dropped off the more productive lines (one and two) and the PP. I just don't see him worth the 7 year risk, he's not elite.