Player Discussion Jake DeBrusk VIII

[Raleighfern]

Theres been a shitload of deleted posts.

Dom is a long time vetted insider. One of the very few that remain.
He passes evidence of his ‘hearings’ directly to me.
These are not nor ever been for sure will happen. Thats not how it works with any vetted insider. With very little exceptions. (Jimmy Hayes).

Having said that trolling/flaming him or the only couple of other insiders we have will not be tolerated.

And yes this is why most have left here . They dont need the bullshit.

thanks for protecting our best sources. i grew up on schultz and i also thank you for that!

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Can Lysell play LW? I want to see Lysell with Marchand and Coyle. The Bruins have been scouting the Blackhawks and most if not all of their home games were scouted by the Sharks. If Duclair could be had for cheap, he could be a good option to temporarily replace DeBrusk on the Pasta line.

None of these guys can PK or play both sides like Jake. It would be a major hit to lose him this year without a replacement better than all mentioned above.

 

[Jorah Marshmont]

LW- Guentzel, Henrique, Mantha
RW- Toffoli, Tank, Eberle

That’s about it for UFA forwards having better years than Jake on non-PO teams and they all have a higher cap hit. I think the lowball offers change closer to deadline and teams get desperate.

Also we love Dom in this household

 

[Absurdity]

None of these guys can PK or play both sides like Jake. It would be a major hit to lose him this year without a replacement better than all mentioned above.

They can call Beecher up to PK. Whether it be a winger or center, there has to be a plan in place to replace DeBrusk before he's dealt.

 

[DKH]

Any DeBrusk trade needs to have some replacement for him. Maybe they've seen enough of Richard to want to try out more on a scoring line? Maybe they'll promote Lysell and roll the dice?

Who’s signed F for next season using current contracts

I’ll make a lineup

Marchand- Coyle - Lysell
Zacha - Merkulov- Pastrnak
Frederic- Poitras - Geekie
Brazeau/Lauko- Beecher- Boqvist

I’d assume they sign Heinen so you can put him with 63 & 13 drop Lysell to RW3 & Geekie to 4RW

I’m kinda digging it

I added Heinen in

14 F under $40 M

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Any DeBrusk trade needs to have some replacement for him. Maybe they've seen enough of Richard to want to try out more on a scoring line? Maybe they'll promote Lysell and roll the dice?

It really depends what the Bruins want out of this season. If they're serious about wanting to contend for a Cup, then trading Jake's going to require a like-for-like replacement in bringing in another top-6 forward. They could add on the back end all they like, but a forward group that is already pretty limited with DeBrusk in it certainly isn't going far if you remove him without a proper replacement.

But if management aren't too fussed about this year and are willing to just roll the dice on it and play the long game, then you can trade DeBrusk for whatever brings you the best value, regardless of position, and worry about filling his particular role in the offseason. The latter is preferrable and more realistic to me, but we'll see what happens.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Who’s signed F for next season using current contracts

I’ll make a lineup

Marchand- Coyle - Lysell
Zacha - Merkulov- Pastrnak
Frederic- Poitras - Geekie
Brazeau/Lauko- Beecher- Boqvist

I’d assume they sign Heinen so you can put him with 63 & 13 drop Lysell to RW3 & Geekie to 4RW

I’m kinda digging it

I added Heinen in

14 F under $40 M

That is a seriously optimistic (scary) lineup. 2 Rookies in the top 6

 

[TCB]

Who’s signed F for next season using current contracts

I’ll make a lineup

Marchand- Coyle - Lysell
Zacha - Merkulov- Pastrnak
Frederic- Poitras - Geekie
Brazeau/Lauko- Beecher- Boqvist

I’d assume they sign Heinen so you can put him with 63 & 13 drop Lysell to RW3 & Geekie to 4RW

I’m kinda digging it

I added Heinen in

14 F under $40 M

Interesting placing 2 rookies on your top 2 lines and Merkulov as your number 2 center. In any regards, I sure hope Donny goes out and brings in that true number one Center this off-season.

 

[Hookslide]

Disagree.

Days are numbered in Boston.

Details later this afternoon or early evening. Depends on how quickly I can get in front of a pc

Not asking you to nor should you tell us until it is time, but do know the guts of the deal, and let me be like a kid at Xmas will we like it.

That is a seriously optimistic (scary) lineup. 2 Rookies in the top 6

I agree , that is awful........

 

[DKH]

That is a seriously optimistic (scary) lineup. 2 Rookies in the top 6

Actually Heinen is a UFA and you would put him on RW like now

The only difference in top 6 today from that lineup is putting Metkulov in for DeBrusk

I got Geekie & Frederic with Poitras all played this season on third line

 

[UncleRico]

Any DeBrusk trade needs to have some replacement for him. Maybe they've seen enough of Richard to want to try out more on a scoring line? Maybe they'll promote Lysell and roll the dice?

I’m sure there will be a replacement if a trade does happen. Whether it’s for another winger or if it’s for a center and they move Zacha to wing.

Either way they have options.

 

[Hookslide]

Actually Heinen is a UFA and you would put him on RW like now

The only difference in top 6 today from that lineup is putting Metkulov in for DeBrusk

I got Geekie & Frederic with Poitras all played this season on third line

What did you see from Merkolov when he was up earlier that makes you believe he is top 6, sorry I did not see that.

 

[PB37]

I’m sure there will be a replacement if a trade does happen. Whether it’s for another winger or if it’s for a center and they move Zacha to wing.

Either way they have options.

I like DeBrusk. But if they find common ground on the extra pieces on a Debrusk for Hanafin trade and replace DeBrusk with Vatrano in a separate move, I think that's a big win for the Bruins.

 

[UncleRico]

I like DeBrusk. But if they find common ground on the extra pieces on a Debrusk for Hanafin trade and replace DeBrusk with Vatrano in a separate move, I think that's a big win for the Bruins.

I would very much agree

 

[BigGoalBrad]

What about Debrusk for Conor Garland with money retained?

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

What about Debrusk for Conor Garland with money retained?

Why would Vancouver want to do that?

 

[JoeIsAStud]

I like DeBrusk. But if they find common ground on the extra pieces on a Debrusk for Hanafin trade and replace DeBrusk with Vatrano in a separate move, I think that's a big win for the Bruins.

Reading Dom's article it sure didn't sound like we are seeing someone like Hanifin being offered for DeBrusk. Yes that could be part of the way of freeing money for Hanifin, but would likely still need a good bit of value going. It sounded more like the Bruins have been taking calls and so far the offers on the table would disappoint us.(or have disappointed Sweeney)

This makes the assumption that Hanifin's trade value is not substantial less than one would expect for a player of the caliber

So to get something like Vatrano and Hanifin, you are likely looking at DeBrusk, plus one other big contract (Ullmark, Gryz, Forbort). And some very serious value (Lohrei/Lysel and more) on top of that if it is one of the defensemen

 

[lopey]

What about Debrusk for Conor Garland with money retained?

How about debrusk for connor mcdavid. Lol

 

[DKH]

What did you see from Merkolov when he was up earlier that makes you believe he is top 6, sorry I did not see that.

I go to Providence games - I buy a flex pack every year and catch a bunch of games. I went last week with Eric from here

I am a fan of his game - he gets back on D, has a world-class bomb for a shot, sees the ice really well - high hockey intelligence

He’s not a winger he’s a center so I’d like to see him play with Zacha & Pastrnak for 10-15 consistent games I believe he’d rack up points

He’s stronger than Poitras as well being 23

 

[BigGoalBrad]

Why would Vancouver want to do that?

Pretty sure they want out on him and will be bidding for Jake.

Can we make a deal with Edmonton where we swap Campbell and Ullmark but we get Draisaitl and they get Jake? No way he resigns there.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Pretty sure they want out on him and will be bidding for Jake.

Can we make a deal with Edmonton where we swap Campbell and Ullmark but we get Draisaitl and they get Jake? No way he resigns there.

Seems like appropriate value and cap lines up well.

 

[neelynugs]

I go to Providence games - I buy a flex pack every year and catch a bunch of games. I went last week with Eric from here

I am a fan of his game - he gets back on D, has a world-class bomb for a shot, sees the ice really well - high hockey intelligence

He’s not a winger he’s a center so I’d like to see him play with Zacha & Pastrnak for 10-15 consistent games I believe he’d rack up points

He’s stronger than Poitras as well being 23

bruins have a lot of middle 6 centers. have to imagine someone ends up moving out at some point in a deal for a better player.

 

[Hookslide]

What about Debrusk for Conor Garland with money retained?

NO!!

 

[DKH]

bruins have a lot of middle 6 centers. have to imagine someone ends up moving out at some point in a deal for a better player.

Who would you classify as a middle 6 center - I want to see if we agree

 

[DKH]

None of these guys can PK or play both sides like Jake. It would be a major hit to lose him this year without a replacement better than all mentioned above.

DeBrusk can play both wings, with skill players, and is on both special teams second group

his streakiness is frustrating but he plays 200 feet and makes plays off the wing

Hopefully he signs