BruinDust
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If you can get him under contract for 4-5 years. It's worth exploring.
If he demands 6/7/8 years. See Ya.
Player Discussion Jake DeBrusk VII
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If you can get him under contract for 4-5 years. It's worth exploring.
If he demands 6/7/8 years. See Ya.
Absurdity
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He's definitely the #2RW right now. If the Bruins move him, I think it has to be in a package deal for a young center. If they can't get that, I think you have to keep him.
My heart says DeBrusk is a core member.
There is a small part of me that wonders though, especially when thinking about his next contract.
DKH
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DeBrusk 37 goals last 82 regular season games
Also played last 5 months with fractured or broken bones in feet - I know it’s nothing for tough guys like me and 20% here but still impressive
Dude is a heck of a player - legit top 6 winger smart enough to play off wing
Sweens should go 6/42 and see if that works
Also played last 5 months with fractured or broken bones in feet - I know it’s nothing for tough guys like me and 20% here but still impressive
Dude is a heck of a player - legit top 6 winger smart enough to play off wing
Sweens should go 6/42 and see if that works
KrejciMVP
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DKH
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Kucherov is a HOF and one of this generation’s greatest wingers
I have favorite lines of opponents going back to Hadfield -Ratelle - Gilbert but I’ve seen very few as
Kucherov- Point- Palat
Two of three should end up HOF but Palat was so underrated
DeBrusk is more like Palat - maybe more skilled
DeBrusk getting 6+ not unreasonable at all
37 goals last 82 games
Would have game winner SHG in game 6 if Cliffy didn’t forget to play defense (sad I love Clifton)
Babajingo
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I think this year is the litmus test, especially if Patrice doesn't come back. Does he continue to be the player he has been since they put him on the top line? or does he revert back to the beer league floater? I'm hoping for the former. Then 6 mill would be nice.
Ah yes that happened during the rona era when he was clearly struggling. His stats have been consistent since he overcame his issues. 1 "bad" season, he's been consistent ever since.
There were extended periods of times last year where HE held that 1st line down over Bergy and Marchy. He was the leader and took over, which showed leadership and growth.
quietbruinfan
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He is too one dimensional for big money. Without Bergy and Krech, I can see him really struggling. That said, I think the Islander rumors are nonsense.
I definitely think there's no need to rush in in re-signing him. To me he's well proven he's a top 6 player, but there's still some wiggle room in terms of establishing just where his level is going to be long term. 50 point seasons are solid, but can he hit that next level and score 60+ that would really put him up there as a high level producer?
His defensive game is pretty sound, he can hustle, he can kill penalties, can play both wings. He ticks quite a few boxes. But I say let's give him another half a season or so to really show his consistency and perhaps also his versatility in playing with some different guys, depending on how exactly the roster shakes out, and dangle the carrot before him of a big pay day. See how he goes with that, and then start negotiating the new deal accordingly.
DiggityDog
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This was a well researched post.
EverettMike
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5v5:
Marchand 501 mins
Bergeron 499 mins
Zacha 117 mins
Coyle 84 mins
Hall 84 mins
Krejci 72 mins
Nosek 34 mins
Pasta 33 mins
So spent the vast majority of his time with Bergy and Marchand, and a smattering with the rest. Almost all his time in the top 6.
I think he slots/slotted next to 37 and 63 nicely. The best regular linemate they’ve had not named Pasta in a decade. He was red hot before he got injured (scoring 2 goals on his freshly broken foot), took him a while to get going but thought it was his most consistent season yet.
Certainly will not be driving a top 6 line but he’s a value add. Even though he’s in a better place mentally and with the coaching staff I have a hard time seeing him take a discount to stay here… Hope we can keep him but he might be more expensive than what hes worth.
JEM28
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I agree and very much am a fan of DeBrusk . I hope Management has some idea of where they stand with him resigning with the Bruins. If it looks like he is going to walk after this year you trade him in other words I am wondering if the two sides have had any discussions . On a new contract
MarchysNoseKnows
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If you can get Jake in the 6s you should feel lucky. There’s a $4.5M cap bump coming and that money isn’t going to bottom sixers. He won’t get less than Brock Boeser.
He was driving that line before he broke his leg. Marchand wasn’t up to speed. He’s a legit top line wing and we don’t have anything proven behind him.
He was driving that line before he broke his leg. Marchand wasn’t up to speed. He’s a legit top line wing and we don’t have anything proven behind him.
I think you're looking at 7-7.5 mil depending on what kind of season he has. Unless you lock him up for 7-8 years I can't see him getting 6.5 mil or less.
We always say we like guys who elevate their game in the playoffs, and he's a guy who always seems to score some clutch goals.
Debrusk was never a beer league floater. He had some serious on and off ice mental issues but those like like they are far in the rear view.
I would say the more likely scenario is he pots 30-40 and we are having to overpay a year from now.
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