Player Discussion Jake DeBrusk VII

[Gonzothe7thDman]

It’s almost as if even players significantly better than Debrusk go through prolonged cold spells as well.

Wasn't this the year Bergeron had a hernia or something at the beginning of the year?

EDIT:

Patrice Bergeron
Bergeron revealed Tuesday that he played most of the season with a sports hernia, which certainly would explain a relatively slow start for the Selke Trophy finalist. Bergeron is unsure if he’ll need surgery, but he should be good to go at the start of next season. After all, a sports hernia is nothing compared to what Bergeron played through in 2013, when he had a broken rib, torn cartilage and muscles, plus a separated shoulder.

Bruins Injuries: Patrice Bergeron Played With Sports Hernia This Season - NESN.com

BOSTON — Tuesday was the Bruins’ break-up day, also known as the day we learn of the gnarly injuries they played through over the course of the season. There were no revelations to the extent of San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton’s knee injury, but a handful of Bruins certainly played hurt at...

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[Aussie Bruin]

I agree with the gist of your post but I do have to say, regarding the bolded, that his goal down the wing against Toronto game 7 in 2018 lives in my head rent free.

Yeah I said 'rarely', not 'never'. That G7 goal was a beauty for sure. Perhaps part of the issue though is it was 5 years ago and while he's had his moments nothing's really come close since. The care-free ball of speed and energy that Jake was back then was never going to last - the rigors of the NHL simply don't allow it - but the worry might be that, for all that his game has rounded out, not enough of that pure offensive ability has been retained.

 

[Concessionaire]

It looks to me like Jake's lack of scoring is one of the reasons Montgomery keeps shaking up the lines. He's a top-six player having a pretty serious scoring drought, and it seems like the staff is moving him around trying to find some player chemistry that will spark his offense.

 

[dredeye]

Gotta think Jake is costing himself a pretty good amount of money playing so poorly in a walk year.

 

[GordonHowe]

We all know what’s gonna happen here. We’re gonna trade him and he’s gonna go all Blake Wheeler on us. I can just feel it.

Yet, I’m in favor of trading him.

He seems like the kind of fellow who could inflict this on the Bruins.

But, if it's not working here, what to do?

Hope his trade value increases with greater production and get what you can.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Considering we already need a top 6 wing it’s curious to me how many people want to ship Debrusk out without a possible solution - unless I guess you’re tossing Merkulov or Lysell into the top 6 now. Which would certainly be a take.

 

[GordonHowe]

It looks to me like Jake's lack of scoring is one of the reasons Montgomery keeps shaking up the lines. He's a top-six player having a pretty serious scoring drought, and it seems like the staff is moving him around trying to find some player chemistry that will spark his offense.

Jake's lack of production is likely the primary reason for all of the shuffling. Behind David and Brad, he's supposed to be the next guy. This has thrown a major wrench into an offense that was challenged to begin with.

The Bruins have a lot of very good bottom six guys.

Unfortunately, that's what they are. Bottom six guys.

 

[UncleRico]

Considering we already need a top 6 wing it’s curious to me how many people want to ship Debrusk out without a possible solution - unless I guess you’re tossing Merkulov or Lysell into the top 6 now. Which would certainly be a take.

Debrusk producing at a 3rd line level is a big reason why they need a top 6 wing.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Debrusk producing at a 3rd line level is a big reason why they need a top 6 wing.

Not really.

 

[FRyan4426]

I’m done with this guy. Another lost puck battle leading to a goal and whatever that was in OT. Please package him and Gryz for a bag of pucks.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I’m done with this guy. Another lost puck battle leading to a goal and whatever that was in OT. Please package him and Gryz for a bag of pucks.

Also in the box for first Wild goal.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

Seems like Sweeney made a smart move by not inking him to an extension in the offseason.

Could be very ugly if they had already given him 6-7 aav/6+ years.

I’m sure some conversations must have been had about possible extensions back when that window was opened. Curious how those preliminary talks went

 

[Sheppy]

I’m patiently waiting for him to do things.

 

[TobanWest]

Him missing one meeting early in the season months ago should have no effect on how you view the player now. Is he still missing meetings? No. Is he doing anything shady out of work? No. Is he getting reprimanded by the coach? No. Monty literally has an article recently about Jake, did you read it? Do you agree with what Monty said or no? Should Jake be shunned forever in your eyes because of this? If he was scoring would you still think of him missing the meeting or would that still be on your mind?



Everyone doesn't hope he gets going. Some want him traded. Some hate him. I did not accuse EVERYONE that has ever been on the board of treating Jake like garbage. But it was a good portion of people. You know this. I know this. We can't pretend that what happened in 2021 on here didn't happen. It happened. It sucked. It was appalling. Most apologized and realized it went too far. Others didn't and that's fine. But again Susan, I didn't say EVERYONE. And yes, people are discussing his lack of scoring like every other player. Which should be discussed and I'm not, nor have I ever said "hey guys you can't discuss this".

The opinions of him being a loser, lazy, uninterested, pouty player are false, but those are people's opinions. I disagree with them. The coach disagrees with them. But I'm not patrolling or policing anyone here. He's back to whipping boy status like 2021 again. And that's the truth.

I for one am one that wants him gone. Not for your reasons but for him being inconsistent and looking at 6mil a year. Not worth it in my opinion.
Trade him but only if the return is worth it. Not for a bad of pucks

 

[Mione134]

I for one am one that wants him gone. Not for your reasons but for him being inconsistent and looking at 6mil a year. Not worth it in my opinion.
Trade him but only if the return is worth it. Not for a bad of pucks

I respect your honest opinion.

 

[TD Charlie]

Probably not worth much on the trade market unless there’s another decent upside change of scenery type player available. Just gotta hope the hustle pays off and he hits his stride when it counts.

It’s getting worse. Still have to hope he turns it around. Really don’t have any other option.

 

[Mione134]

Well...on the bright side...he was credited with 4 hits tonight.

So those who were mad he's not physical enough...you got 4 hits.

 

[TobanWest]

I respect your honest opinion.

Thanks man... Don't hate the kid but think he's be better suited closer to home. Just guessing

 

[Mione134]

Thanks man... Don't hate the kid but think he's be better suited closer to home. Just guessing

*woman lol it's all good.

I hope he stays and figures this rut out obviously. Maybe we can sign him for less than what he'd get out on the open market. If he went "home" and obviously start putting up numbers like what we know and seen him put up id be less than thrilled. But I get what you're saying.

 

[TobanWest]

*woman lol it's all good.

I hope he stays and figures this rut out obviously. Maybe we can sign him for less than what he'd get out on the open market. If he went "home" and obviously start putting up numbers like what we know and seen him put up id be less than thrilled. But I get what you're saying.

So sorry my bad. Never know with the user names on here. Best option is he gets it together here. We know he can do it

 

[Mione134]

So sorry my bad. Never know with the user names on here. Best option is he gets it together here. We know he can do it

No worries at all! I totally understand

Fingers crossed he gets going soon.

 

[DKH]

i other him 6/36 January 2nd if I’m Donny

He’s pressing putting puck in net but so is Berniers, Caufield, Couzins, Caufield, Johnson, Tatar etc all over league

DeBrusk plays 200 feet - he did it last night

He’s pressing- needs to burn his sticks if you can even do that - in the words is the great Davey Jones ‘I’m a Believer’

 

[TCB]

i other him 6/36 January 2nd if I’m Donny

He’s pressing putting puck in net but so is Berniers, Caufield, Couzins, Caufield, Johnson, Tatar etc all over league

DeBrusk plays 200 feet - he did it last night

He’s pressing- needs to burn his sticks if you can even do that - in the words is the great Davey Jones ‘I’m a Believer’

Glad your not Donny

Im not saying he wont get that from someone out there during Free agency, but I don't see the Bruins paying him that.

 

[Guelph Bruin]

I'm looking for a win win type situation... a win for Jake and the Bruins is him starting to perform to his offensive potential and earn a salary (albeit lower than projected last year) here with the Bruins (5x5) ..or the other win win is Jake gets traded somewhere he wants to go (Western based teams seem the logical choice) and we get a player in return who can help now (Hanifen for example not a collection of draft picks) ... I want to see Jake thrive and be happy, nice kid ..maybe too nice to actually thrive in the ways we want him to so I'm leaning towards a player for player hockey trade sometime this season.

 

[DKH]

Glad your not Donny

Im not saying he wont get that from someone out there during Free agency, but I don't see the Bruins paying him that.

We shall see how plays out