Player Discussion Jake DeBrusk VIII

[bme44]

There was plenty of effort, Jake has a seriously inflated view of his market value

Okay. May I ask what is a seriously inflated view of his market value and how do we know this. I appreciate the info you have provided . I just really question if DS has made a solid effort to retain him. We will know some time after July 1st

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

So the implication ^^^ is that he was lying about having a broken hand... or exaggerating it as an excuse to not try as hard as he can during the regular season?

 

[JAD]

So the implication ^^^ is that he was lying about having a broken hand... or exaggerating it as an excuse to not try as hard as he can during the regular season?

Okay, I'll bite ... when was his hand broken? And was it still broken March 5th? Or did he get new legs or take a different supplement? I'm just trying to figure out why one game stands out against all the rest.

That said, at the right price (5 or less) I would welcome Jake back. He has rounded out his game with defensive responsible play and should be good for 15+ goals a year.
I don't expect him to be a difference maker but I do expect him to be a solid team player up and down the line up.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

So the implication ^^^ is that he was lying about having a broken hand... or exaggerating it as an excuse to not try as hard as he can during the regular season?

Perhaps

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

So the implication ^^^ is that he was lying about having a broken hand... or exaggerating it as an excuse to not try as hard as he can during the regular season?

I wouldn't say that but he's shown himself to be a player that can't play through adversity or distractions. If everything isn't perfect he disappears.

 

[Alicat]

I am not sure if we will ever know, but it appears to me that management has made zero effort to re-sign DeBrusk ??. A team that clearly lacks the forwards necessary to win a cup ? Not trying to re-sign one of there top forwards leaves me with a lot of questions ?????

Don't blame management.

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

I wouldn't say that but he's shown himself to be a player that can't play through adversity or distractions. If everything isn't perfect he disappears.

I like that because it's not "hmm, makes you wonder" kind of post but is concrete!

 

[Bodit9]

I'm fine with DeBrusk leaving. Seems like he'll get one of those UFA contracts that the team ends up regretting. He's solid but nothing special. Don't overpay your middle forwards.

 

[DKH]

If DeBrusk goes Bert gotta be back

 

[Ladyfan]

If DeBrusk goes Bert gotta be back

Is that a possibility?

Bert seemed to have some good chemistry with Pasta.

I am not sure if we will ever know, but it appears to me that management has made zero effort to re-sign DeBrusk ??. A team that clearly lacks the forwards necessary to win a cup ? Not trying to re-sign one of there top forwards leaves me with a lot of questions ?????

Don just said (when asked about Jake)..."Well it is a 2 way street". Makes you wonder ...

 

[bme44]

Don't blame management.

Ask Torey Krug . I am not saying this is incorrect . I simply do not know. I have a friend who dealt with DS when he was in Providence . He said Sweeney was a stand up guy . Just hate to watch DeBrusk walk, think he is a forward that could help the team going forward at the an appropriate cap hit. I just fell the media sometimes spins the angle that works for them more so than getting all the facts. I sometimes feel management and the media are in bed together

Is that a possibility?

Bert seemed to have some good chemistry with Pasta.


Don just said (when asked about Jake)..."Well it is a 2 way street". Makes you wonder ...

Thanks makes you wonder for sure

 

[Ladyfan]

Ask Torey Krug . I am not saying this is incorrect . I simply do not know. I have a friend who dealt with DS when he was in Providence . He said Sweeney was a stand up guy . Just hate to watch DeBrusk walk, think he is a forward that could help the team going forward at the an appropriate cap hit. I just fell the media sometimes spins the angle that works for them more so than getting all the facts. I sometimes feel management and the media are in bed together


Thanks makes you wonder for sure

I have heard that Don S is a stand up guy too.

Maybe Jake's agent is looking for too much$$$?

 

[DKH]

Is that a possibility?

Bert seemed to have some good chemistry with Pasta.


Don just said (when asked about Jake)..."Well it is a 2 way street". Makes you wonder ...

I have no idea

Seems like he’s gone

Lot of people around league and nhl network like him more then Bruins

I’m Jake I’m out of here

I’d go to Seattle, Utah, Edmonton, or even Toronto over Boston

Bertuzzi probably takes 2-3 years and he fits Bruins type better

 

[Bruinfanatic]

I have heard that Don S is a stand up guy too.

Maybe Jake's agent is looking for too much$$$

A lot of teams have cap space this year ,I suspect prices will be inflated

 

[Alicat]

I have heard that Don S is a stand up guy too.

Maybe Jake's agent is looking for too much$$$?

As have I. I think this is a case of the B's have a hard number in mind and common ground hasn't been found. I do think both sides are trying to use the media as leverage so we will see what happens in the next month or so. My gut says he'll get overpaid elsewhere.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

As have I. I think this is a case of the B's have a hard number in mind and common ground hasn't been found. I do think both sides are trying to use the media as leverage so we will see what happens in the next month or so. My gut says he'll get overpaid elsewhere.

I think many of the free agents will get overpaid this year ,especially if Utah spends to the Cap they have a boatload of space,and think something like 14 teams with $20 million or more.

 

[BMC]

I wouldn't say that but he's shown himself to be a player that can't play through adversity or distractions. If everything isn't perfect he disappears.

I think that's a fair assessment. Some people are like that. *shrugs*

 

[bme44]

As have I. I think this is a case of the B's have a hard number in mind and common ground hasn't been found. I do think both sides are trying to use the media as leverage so we will see what happens in the next month or so. My gut says he'll get overpaid elsewhere.

I think a better statement is other teams may value DeBrusk higher than the Bruins do. If it is an overpayment or an under payment has to be determined at a later date. Personally I hope the Bruins are valuing DeBrusk correctly.

 

[NDiesel]

Don't blame management.

Surely management would never lie to us

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Surely management would never lie to us

Or…what if they offered 3x$4.25?

 

[NDiesel]

Or…what if they offered 3x$4.25?

Exactly. Aggressive is a vague term here.

 

[DKH]

DeBrusk & Sweeney seem open about staying however DeBrusk likely will get a better offer

Sweeney logically would see DeBrusk along the lines of Coyle & Zacha

Coyle at 26 got a 6 year deal on 11/27/2019 for $31.5 M - kicks in when he’s 27

So DeBrusk should be offered 5 years and 6 yrs later up from Coyle $5.25 to 6 M

5 yrs max and $5.5-6 M

5/30 seems logical based on Sweeney deal with Coyle

DeBrusk gotta think is above in 1 or both components

 

[KrejciWinger]

the trades available in the off-season are always better value than the UFA market.

Panthers traded a round 1 pick for Sam Reinhart in summer 2021.
Blues traded a round 2 pick for Pavel Buchnevich.
Blackhawks traded scraps for Taylor Hall.

Would prefer bruins make their move soon rather than "evaluate" and wait for inflated deadline prices.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Don't blame management.

Who knows who is honest with this. Likely still a negotiating tactic by both sides here.

It wouldn't be the first time with Bruins management.

All I know is Debrusk out means yet again another top 6 gap to fill on a roster already short 1-3 top 6 forwards. Short at least one nearly Sweeney's entire tenure.

 

[Mad-Marcus]

A top 6 that had 50pts, once. I suspect he want 5-6M/yr, and hasn't earned it via inconsistency.