Player Discussion Jake DeBrusk VIII

[MattFromFranklin]

I expect him to continue to play better and be the Bruins own rental at the deadline.

 

[BMC]

I'm tired of him not showing up when he ought to. If he wants to get paid like a top 6 goal scorer (and apparently he does) then he needs to consistently play/produce like one.
He scored a beauty of a goal last night but that was his first one in at least 10 games. That's not acceptable from a top 6 goal scorer especially on an offensively challenged team like the Bruins. He makes Michael Ryder look prolific.

 

[Fenian24]

He's so streaky he will have the 20 in a few weeks

Only if the Bruins play in Canada. I really can't stand players who obviously have tons of talent and choose to use it only when they feel like it. Don't give him away but get rid of him.

 

[The don godfather]

Keep Jake if aav is like 4 million. A no brainer.

 

[Saxon Eric]

I know its Jakes thread but how about that game from Matty G

Easily his best game this season

 

[TCB]

I know its Jakes thread but how about that game from Matty G

Good maybe someone out-there will think your only as good as your last game and over-pay for him

 

[Ladyfan]

I'm tired of him not showing up when he ought to. If he wants to get paid like a top 6 goal scorer (and apparently he does) then he needs to consistently play/produce like one.
He scored a beauty of a goal last night but that was his first one in at least 10 games. That's not acceptable from a top 6 goal scorer especially on an offensively challenged team like the Bruins. He makes Michael Ryder look prolific.

and Ryder had other skills.

 

[bruwinz73]

He is going to get 6m on the open market. I can’t imagine committing that money to him long term. He isn’t a guy that makes those around him better, he is (and always has been) terribly inconsistent and when you pay big money to guys like this you end up in cap hell.

If you get a 1 for him or a good prospect you have to take it.

 

[DKH]

I mean - the objective is not isolated to this year be it beating the leafs or whatever else, it’s for the ultimate benefit of the club.

That being said - yeah, I’d much rather have him as a weapon for the playoffs than dealing him for a pick - I just can’t support that at the expense of a bad deal.

Athletic guy Dom with the Eye Chart last name said Bruins are as well run cap wise as any in the league - however, people with hockey as there first sport here are telling me otherwise Sweeney can’t manage cap, trade, builds soft teams

I’m going to assume Dollar Store Donny won’t make a bad deal

Draft picks are fun but overrated

 

[Bruinfanatic]

He definitely brings an aspect to the Bruins game when he is on that they really need,just wish it was more often,but if they can’t get him resigned o because he wants more than they want to pay.I can’t see just letting him go for nothing.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

and Ryder had other skills.

As much as we bag on Ryder, he elevated in the playoffs.

In 3 years here he has 2 playoff runs well beyond Debrusk's best. 2009 when he had 5-8-13 in 11 and 2011 with 8-9-17 in 25

 

[Babajingo]

Good maybe someone out-there will think your only as good as your last game and over-pay for him

TOR is almost as soft as the Bruins. Perfect match for him.

 

[Ladyfan]

As much as we bag on Ryder, he elevated in the playoffs.

In 3 years here he has 2 playoff runs well beyond Debrusk's best. 2009 when he had 5-8-13 in 11 and 2011 with 8-9-17 in 25

I totally agree. I always liked Ryder all things considered.

 

[NeelyDan]

Athletic guy Dom with the Eye Chart last name said Bruins are as well run cap wise as any in the league - however, people with hockey as there first sport here are telling me otherwise Sweeney can’t manage cap, trade, builds soft teams

I’m going to assume Dollar Store Donny won’t make a bad deal

Draft picks are fun but overrated

I don’t think he “builds soft teams” - plenty of evidence to suggest otherwise.

I just think this current team is soft - some of which was outside any GM’s control, aka Milan.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

and Ryder had other skills.

And Jake kills penalties, that save Ryder made was the only time I think I ever seen in the D zone.

Jake is what he is, Id keep him

 

[whitetape]

He is going to get 6m on the open market. I can’t imagine committing that money to him long term. He isn’t a guy that makes those around him better, he is (and always has been) terribly inconsistent and when you pay big money to guys like this you end up in cap hell.

If you get a 1 for him or a good prospect you have to take it.

If you're trading him for a pick or prospect, you're basically weakening the team for the playoffs. Not a wise deadline move!

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Do people really think his trade value changes based on one or two games right before the deadline?

 

[DKH]

Do people really think his trade value changes based on one or two games right before the deadline?

No because I don’t think they were ever trading him

 

[bruwinz73]

If you're trading him for a pick or prospect, you're basically weakening the team for the playoffs. Not a wise deadline move!

Eh, depends what Debrusk shows up. I would argue that the cap space it opens up would be used in another deal.

 

[goldnblack]

Jake would already have a long term contract if the number started with a 5. So it's safe to say his camp wants 6 or 7. I'd have to think it's 7 because if the Bruins offer 5.7-5.9 he's probably saying yes. I imagine he might also be looking for lockout protection (which he just isn't getting).

 

[The don godfather]

6 million for jake? Seeya!

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Jake would already have a long term contract if the number started with a 5. So it's safe to say his camp wants 6 or 7. I'd have to think it's 7 because if the Bruins offer 5.7-5.9 he's probably saying yes. I imagine he might also be looking for lockout protection (which he just isn't getting).

Maybe. Maybe Sweeney has offered the Zacha contract. I don’t think it’s safe to assume what we’ve offered (if we’ve offered at all).

 

[SwayHeyKid]

Have the Bruins even talked to Jake? Didn't Sweeney say they would talk after he knew if Jake wanted to be here?

 

[KnightofBoston]

There is no human a team trying to win a Cup will trade you by Friday that can play as well as he did last night

Keep him he plays well in Canada and against Toronto and that’s likely who we get

I am sure Sweens knows this I’m sure 95 % of fans don’t

And if the bruins could play toronto four rounds in a row, they’ll win the cup.

I don’t disagree about Jake but the long term needs to be considered - Sweeney bet that the league would shift to pure speed and skill, he built his team to take on Toronto, thinking they’d be the next big bad

But now we know teams that have the right combination of speed skill and heaviness are really the ones that go the whole way.

But I think teams are in no rush to help the bruins and the best choice might end up just rolling the dice and then letting him walk in the end

Like dom said, sometimes the real value is not letting other teams know they can get one over on you

But maybe I’m just watching shogun too dedicatedly at the moment

 

[Roll 4 Lines]

He is going to get 6m on the open market. I can’t imagine committing that money to him long term. He isn’t a guy that makes those around him better, he is (and always has been) terribly inconsistent and when you pay big money to guys like this you end up in cap hell.

If you get a 1 for him or a good prospect you have to take it.

I just don't see anyone giving that up for Jake. I'll be pleased if they get a second.