Player Discussion Jake DeBrusk - will he stay or will he go

[JoeIsAStud]

But he's reached 50 points so his #starts at 7? I get it - cap is going up like 4-5M but at that price there should be better value or I would at least dig around before just resigning him to a lengthy deal like that.

No I think most people here believe the number should be 5.75-6.25, but if they let him go to FA, someone may decide to give him 7 . FA is supply and demand, and there are a lot more teams with money to spend then there are good players in this FA class

If Boston decides not to overpay Jake, they are likely going to overpay someone else by a mil a year and for way to many years

 

[bearcountry17]

DeBrusk 19-21-40 and +4 in 80 games

Heinen 17-19-36 and +16 in 76 games

Why the huge difference?

Maybe because one guy led our team in points and goals in the playoffs and the other guy had one assist in 8 games.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

No I think most people here believe the number should be 5.75-6.25, but if they let him go to FA, someone may decide to give him 7 . FA is supply and demand, and there are a lot more teams with money to spend then there are good players in this FA class

If Boston decides not to overpay Jake, they are likely going to overpay someone else by a mil a year and for way to many years

Sweeney would probably rather let Jake go and use his $ to keep both goalies is my guess.

 

[Kegs]

I’ll miss debrusk if they can’t make a deal happen.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

DeBrusk:
regular season per 82: 25 - 22 - 47
playoffs per 82: 26 - 19 - 45

Wow he really does step it up come playoff time.

 

[DKH]

going to be beautiful sunny day in Kevin Weekes or Weeksies Beantown

Great day for a signing or two

DeBrusk 6/40 (better than 30 years old Lindholm 7/63)

Sign Jake & Heinie 3/8.25

Let’s go Donny

We want the Cup (won at home)

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

If Jake were at 75 points with his 200 foot game, his new contract would start with a 9

It's not that great!

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

It's not that great!

Yeah I'm confused where this whole great 200 ft game thing came from with Jake. He's never had more than an average 200 ft game.

It sounds like copium to mask the lack of point totals or consistent effort

 

[KrejciMVP]

Yeah I'm confused where this whole great 200 ft game thing came from with Jake. He's never had more than an average 200 ft game.

It sounds like copium to mask the lack of point totals or consistent effort

Did I miss when Jake had a 200 ft game like Barkov?

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Did I miss when Jake had a 200 ft game like Barkov?

Sure ok, now compare him to people like Bertuzzi, and Jake suddenly looks like Barkov in comparison.

 

[BlackFrancis]

Sure ok, now compare him to people like Bertuzzi, and Jake suddenly looks like Barkov in comparison.

Bertuzzi? The guy who signed for 1x$5.5m last summer?

 

[DKH]

Did I miss when Jake had a 200 ft game like Barkov?

Barkov is an all timer first ballot

Fantastic player all class

 

[Hookslide]

Barkov is an all timer first ballot

Fantastic player all class

Great player wish he was a Bruin, but easy on first ballot talk..........

 

[UncleRico]

DeBrusk:
regular season per 82: 25 - 22 - 47
playoffs per 82: 26 - 19 - 45

Heinen:
regular season per 82: 14 - 21 - 35
playoffs per 82: 10 - 12 - 22


One is a top 6 forward that can score goals, the other is a utility player

Why use 82 game averages instead of season averages?

Heinen should get at least get some credit for being healthier though. Debrusk misses about 15% of the season on average.

 

[analyser]

Sweeney would probably rather let Jake go and use his $ to keep both goalies is my guess.

Stupid move if he thinks that way, cannot afford 12 mil or more on goalies when we need a couple of good forwards and PP D. Jake in my mind should move on as his inconsistentcy cannot be ignored.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Stupid move if he thinks that way, cannot afford 12 mil or more on goalies when we need a couple of good forwards and PP D. Jake in my mind should move on as his inconsistentcy cannot be ignored.

Oh I agree I just had that thought a few days ago. Time will tell.

 

[KnightofBoston]

Sweeney would probably rather let Jake go and use his $ to keep both goalies is my guess.

 

[Patdud]

Yeah I'm confused where this whole great 200 ft game thing came from with Jake. He's never had more than an average 200 ft game.

It sounds like copium to mask the lack of point totals or consistent effort

Hes pretty good on the PK, his speed keeps the players on the blueline honest.

Dont kid yourself

 

[DominicT]

Been informed the gap has closed. Not enough to make a deal but enough to keep the lines of communication open.

 

[PB37]

Why use 82 game averages instead of season averages?

Heinen should get at least get some credit for being healthier though. Debrusk misses about 15% of the season on average.

That's pretty standard when looking at career PPG

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Been informed the gap has closed. Not enough to make a deal but enough to keep the lines of communication open.

We can only hope. Bruins need to add top 6 talent rather than replace.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Barkov is an all timer first ballot

Fantastic player all class

Has elements of Jean Beliveau's game in his.

 

[Mione134]

Been informed the gap has closed. Not enough to make a deal but enough to keep the lines of communication open.

That's awesome to hear. Let's hope they get a good deal done.

 

[DKH]

Has elements of Jean Beliveau's game in his.

Excellent comp

Beliveau is my father’s favorite player

 

[mjhfb]

Excellent comp

Beliveau is my father’s favorite player

Might have been those 10 Stanley Cup rings?