Player Discussion Jake DeBrusk VII

[DKH]

If you did that there’d be no money left for centres

Bergeron skating at Warrior and Krejci jerseys being ordered

We have all centers we need


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[JOKER 192]

Yeah but they have Boquist and Richard now.

I feel so much better now

 

[JOKER 192]

Way too much emphasis on driving a line around here. Pasta doesn't drive a line either but he sure works well surrounded by the right guys

 

[DKH]

According to an anonymous NHL pro scout who spoke to Boston Hockey Now on Wednesday, the league is abuzz with anticipation to see how DeBrusk’s situation unfolds. The scout emphasized that if the Bruins do not reach an extension agreement soon, there must be a mutual understanding between the player and the team. Otherwise, numerous interested teams are expected to line up for a shot at acquiring DeBrusk’s services in July.

All Eyes on Potential Jake DeBrusk Trade Out of Boston

Jake DeBrusk, the talented forward for the Boston Bruins, has done everything right after initially requesting a trade out of Boston. He signed a deal that might make it easier to move him, he played as hard as he could and maintained his professional nature, and he eventually found happiness...

www.yardbarker.com

Seriously what is Jimmy Murphy taking about ?

This is such crap

Some islanders hack made this story up to figure out a way to get rid of the contract the Islanders blogger consider the worst contract on the team Pageau

The Bruins are going to trade Jake DeBrusk for that? 0.0 happening

The only advantage I see it gives the Charlie Coyle ‘worstest contract in hockey’ haters a new target

This Hockey Now concept though is brilliant

If only we had internet access in the 70’s when I was a teen - I could have got all my buddies to pick a team - and use them as an annonymous source

“Bruins Now has learned (from my buddy in Mrs Johnson 8th grade music class) the Bruins and Rangers are thinking of trading Phil Esposito & Ken Hodge for Jean Rattele, Brad Park, and rookie Rick Middleton”

Trading DeBrusk for Pageau only makes sense if you have none

 

[dredeye]

Bergeron skating at Warrior and Krejci jerseys being ordered

We have all centers we need


L

I meant more past this season if we bring in Willy. Are you thinking both are coming back? That would shock me

 

[ON3M4N]

According to an anonymous NHL pro scout who spoke to Boston Hockey Now on Wednesday, the league is abuzz with anticipation to see how DeBrusk’s situation unfolds. The scout emphasized that if the Bruins do not reach an extension agreement soon, there must be a mutual understanding between the player and the team. Otherwise, numerous interested teams are expected to line up for a shot at acquiring DeBrusk’s services in July.

All Eyes on Potential Jake DeBrusk Trade Out of Boston

Jake DeBrusk, the talented forward for the Boston Bruins, has done everything right after initially requesting a trade out of Boston. He signed a deal that might make it easier to move him, he played as hard as he could and maintained his professional nature, and he eventually found happiness...

www.yardbarker.com

Seriously what is Jimmy Murphy taking about ?

This is such crap

Some islanders hack made this story up to figure out a way to get rid of the contract the Islanders blogger consider the worst contract on the team Pageau

The Bruins are going to trade Jake DeBrusk for that? 0.0 happening

The only advantage I see it gives the Charlie Coyle ‘worstest contract in hockey’ haters a new target

This Hockey Now concept though is brilliant

If only we had internet access in the 70’s when I was a teen - I could have got all my buddies to pick a team - and use them as an annonymous source

“Bruins Now has learned (from my buddy in Mrs Johnson 8th grade music class) the Bruins and Rangers are thinking of trading Phil Esposito & Ken Hodge for Jean Rattele, Brad Park, and rookie Rick Middleton”

Trading DeBrusk for Pageau only makes sense if you have none

Meh, Thin Skin is just taking a common situation and throwing out a pretty generic idea. If player X and team Y can't agree to an extension then they may explore trading player x instead of losing them for nothing in FA. I've made similar comments this off-season. If DeBrusk makes it clear he doesn't want to re-sign with Boston and wants to test FA, then I'd shop him. If the right deal comes along that that helps the franchise then do it.

I will say that Edmonton could be very attractive to DeBrusk. If he wants to play for his childhood team, he also likely be put on a line with the best player in the world. With DeBrusk speed he should be able to put up 40G playing with McDavid.

Personally I hope DeBrusk signs a long-term contract with Boston and is part of the core going forward. He's got a great personality, can produce, and with his experience of overcoming struggles, he could be a great mentor for younger guys coming into the league.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

If Debrusk says he wants to test free agency at this point (a year early) I'd assume he's planning on going all in to have a big season.

I'd keep him. But not extend him. Wait to see what he does this season.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Way too much emphasis on driving a line around here. Pasta doesn't drive a line either but he sure works well surrounded by the right guys

I think of driving a line not in scoring impact but in style.

Debrusk style can drive a line's energy. Frederic is complementary. Etc.

 

[PB37]

I think of driving a line not in scoring impact but in style.

Debrusk style can drive a line's energy. Frederic is complementary. Etc.

Typically a player who can drive a line is someone who can rush the puck into the offensive zone with their skating, makes plays off the rush with their skill, and keep plays alive with tenacity.

 

[Dr Quincy]

Typically a player who can drive a line is someone who can rush the puck into the offensive zone with their skating, makes plays off the rush with their skill, and keep plays alive with tenacity.

Also... a player who drives a line can still perform well if a linemate isn't as good. A player who doesn't drive a line is more dependent on having good linemates.

Pascal Dupuis had 59 pts one year. More than Debrusk has ever had. But he did it because he was on a line with Crosby.

Debrusk is a better player than Dupuis, but he isn't a "line driver" by the most common defintion. That's not a bad thing, most wingers aren't. Karpizov is, Panarin was but might not be any more.

 

[UncleRico]

Also... a player who drives a line can still perform well if a linemate isn't as good. A player who doesn't drive a line is more dependent on having good linemates.

Pascal Dupuis had 59 pts one year. More than Debrusk has ever had. But he did it because he was on a line with Crosby.

Debrusk is a better player than Dupuis, but he isn't a "line driver" by the most common defintion. That's not a bad thing, most wingers aren't. Karpizov is, Panarin was but might not be any more.

I agree debrusk> dupius

However isn’t that Debrusk too in a way? He’s been great with bergeron/Marchand and krejci, but the year he was with Coyle he was nonexistent.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Way too much emphasis on driving a line around here. Pasta doesn't drive a line either but he sure works well surrounded by the right guys

He absolutely does drive a line.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

He absolutely does drive a line.

He does otherwise his turnovers/giveaways wouldn't be so high, not saying that sarcastically it's just true. (Pasta I mean)

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

He absolutely does drive a line.

Yeah I thought that was a funny claim.

 

[Mione134]

He does otherwise his turnovers/giveaways wouldn't be so high, not saying that sarcastically it's just true. (Pasta I mean)

Yeah I love Pasta. But his turnovers and giveaways drive me nuts. But you take the very good along with the annoying with him.

 

[JOKER 192]

He absolutely does drive a line.

The opposition lines with all his turnovers

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

Since DeBrusk has been central in recent discussions, I'm curious as to how he's valued among the LF.

How much is TOO much for a potential DeBrusk contract extension? Not what you'll think he gets or what he deserves. But how much would it take for you to say "time to move on"?

> 6.5 is where I think long and hard about it, > 7 I'd actively see what is available. I don't think anyone is going to pay him 7.5+

He's a great complementary winger, but with C having questionable future, Debrusk could go either way.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

He absolutely does drive a line.

Eh I don’t agree.

He’s an extremely productive player but, by far, his biggest attribute is getting to the right spot and blasting deftly accurate one timers. Along with being a sneaky good passer off the cycle.

However, he isn’t good at carrying the puck up ice and leading a rush. That to me is what makes a “line driver” and he doesn’t have that. His PP carry-in’s are hard to watch much of the time.

And yeah, the brutal turnovers.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Eh I don’t agree.

He’s an extremely productive player but, by far, his biggest attribute is getting to the right spot and blasting deftly accurate one timers. Along with being a sneaky good passer off the cycle.

However, he isn’t good at carrying the puck up ice and leading a rush. That to me is what makes a “line driver” and he doesn’t have that. His PP carry-in’s are hard to watch much of the time.

And yeah, the brutal turnovers.

I think it depends what one means by 'drive'. By your definition I would agree, Pasta is not a good line driver for exactly the reasons you stated. But if you were to say that he drives production on pretty much any line you care to put him on, then that would also be true.

To me, 'driving a line' means what you said, and DeBrusk is more capable in that regard than Pasta. But others may perhaps interpret it differently, maybe??

 

[BlackFrancis]

Pasta the Passenger.

Never mind the solstice, it's officially summer.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Pasta the Passenger.

Never mind the solstice, it's officially summer.

Certainly I am not suggesting Pastrnak is a "passenger" or a burdern to the team, so hopefully you're not referencing my post. He's an extremely important component to this team.

Anyways, back to DeBrusk.

 

[LSCII]

According to an anonymous NHL pro scout who spoke to Boston Hockey Now on Wednesday, the league is abuzz with anticipation to see how DeBrusk’s situation unfolds. The scout emphasized that if the Bruins do not reach an extension agreement soon, there must be a mutual understanding between the player and the team. Otherwise, numerous interested teams are expected to line up for a shot at acquiring DeBrusk’s services in July.

All Eyes on Potential Jake DeBrusk Trade Out of Boston

Jake DeBrusk, the talented forward for the Boston Bruins, has done everything right after initially requesting a trade out of Boston. He signed a deal that might make it easier to move him, he played as hard as he could and maintained his professional nature, and he eventually found happiness...

www.yardbarker.com

Seriously what is Jimmy Murphy taking about ?

This is such crap

Some islanders hack made this story up to figure out a way to get rid of the contract the Islanders blogger consider the worst contract on the team Pageau

The Bruins are going to trade Jake DeBrusk for that? 0.0 happening

The only advantage I see it gives the Charlie Coyle ‘worstest contract in hockey’ haters a new target

This Hockey Now concept though is brilliant

If only we had internet access in the 70’s when I was a teen - I could have got all my buddies to pick a team - and use them as an annonymous source

“Bruins Now has learned (from my buddy in Mrs Johnson 8th grade music class) the Bruins and Rangers are thinking of trading Phil Esposito & Ken Hodge for Jean Rattele, Brad Park, and rookie Rick Middleton”

Trading DeBrusk for Pageau only makes sense if you have none

The key takeaway is that the <cough cough> "report" <cough cough> is from Murph. A dude well known for throwing volumes of bullshit against the wall in a hope that something will actually stick. His track record for being right is literally non-existent. The only thing worse than his claims is his incredibly thin skin and inability to withstand any actual questioning on what he "reports". If he's saying it you can all rest assured that it's not true and will never come true.

And Jimmy, if you're reading this (and we all know you are) why don't you actually make some calls and do some actual digging instead of ripping off Islander fanbois posts from here and claiming it's a source?

 

[HustleB]

The key takeaway is that the <cough cough> "report" <cough cough> is from Murph. A dude well known for throwing volumes of bullshit against the wall in a hope that something will actually stick. His track record for being right is literally non-existent. The only thing worse than his claims is his incredibly thin skin and inability to withstand any actual questioning on what he "reports". If he's saying it you can all rest assured that it's not true and will never come true.

And Jimmy, if you're reading this (and we all know you are) why don't you actually make some calls and do some actual digging instead of ripping off Islander fanbois posts from here and claiming it's a source?

If DeBrusk's family wanted to help their Son get a better contract they might try to do so. The father would have relationships NHL Pro Scouts and he could theoretically have them contact a schill in the media to start some buzz. I would presume using someone who is well known for blasting information and for being ambiguous with sources might be more willing to publish without mentioning a kown relationship between a source and the subject of the article in DeBrusk.

I don't know what happened, but I wouldn't be shocked if the DeBrusk family is using their resources to put pressure on the B's at the negotiation table and maybe that involves the media.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

If DeBrusk's family wanted to help their Son get a better contract they might try to do so. The father would have relationships NHL Pro Scouts and he could theoretically have them contact a schill in the media to start some buzz. I would presume using someone who is well known for blasting information and for being ambiguous with sources might be more willing to publish without mentioning a kown relationship between a source and the subject of the article in DeBrusk.

I don't know what happened, but I wouldn't be shocked if the DeBrusk family is using their resources to put pressure on the B's at the negotiation table and maybe that involves the media.

I think you're being a bit too conspiratorial here. A blogger put out a possibility he dreamed up for a trade (calling him media is a pretty loose description of media given who he works for). It then gets reblasted by someone else who works for his company. This turns into people thinking this is a real rumor. Projecting that out to Louie Debrusk is a bridge too far here IMO.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I think it depends what one means by 'drive'. By your definition I would agree, Pasta is not a good line driver for exactly the reasons you stated. But if you were to say that he drives production on pretty much any line you care to put him on, then that would also be true.

To me, 'driving a line' means what you said, and DeBrusk is more capable in that regard than Pasta. But others may perhaps interpret it differently, maybe??

How often does Debrusk carry the puck? If it's not a breakaway (which he is the best on the team at) or 2 on 1 he rarely even tries to carry thru. Can't see how one could say Debrusk drives a line when he really doesn't have the puck very much.

I think you're being a bit too conspiratorial here. A blogger put out a possibility he dreamed up for a trade (calling him media is a pretty loose description of media given who he works for). It then gets reblasted by someone else who works for his company. This turns into people thinking this is a real rumor. Projecting that out to Louie Debrusk is a bridge too far here IMO.

Isn't a rumor by definition not real?