Player Discussion Jake DeBrusk
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Solid 1st game. Good speed, skill, intensity and passion.
Coffee
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Good player, happy to have him in the top 6. Him and Pettersson will light it up this year, and that's a promise
BenningHurtsMySoul
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I thought he was good. Showed some jump. Want to see more of his shot.
PuckMunchkin
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I think he's been fine. He's more of a straight line player, which as many noted before the season started, thought would mesh better with Miller.
Would like to see him shoot more.
Would like to see him shoot more.
kanucks25
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I think he's been fine.
His speed with and without the puck has been noticeable and he hasn't really been weak in any area.
If Petey converted on one of the chances Debrusk setup for him yesterday he'd have 2 primary points in 3 games.
His speed with and without the puck has been noticeable and he hasn't really been weak in any area.
If Petey converted on one of the chances Debrusk setup for him yesterday he'd have 2 primary points in 3 games.
Yep, he's created chances for Petey. He's playing fairly well. Deserves some more points.
I've also noticed him taking on a lot of DZ responsibility, especially helping the defensemen win wall battles and break out. I've had no issues with Debrusk at all.
PuckMunchkin
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he hasn't been bad but the bar is pretty high for someone on that contract. he needs to stand out more imo
TruGr1t
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He's pretty much been as advertised coming over from Boston. I don't think the contract is terrible, but if you think he'll outperform it you need to see more out of Pettersson, or maybe move him up with Miller.
He's just not a guy who is going to drive a line without higher-level play from the centre.
He's just not a guy who is going to drive a line without higher-level play from the centre.
It's a hard job being a scoring winger when your C is struggling so badly.
Thought he's been pretty decent overall. A couple nice setups to Pettersson yesterday.
Thought he's been pretty decent overall. A couple nice setups to Pettersson yesterday.
BenningHurtsMySoul
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His shot on the shootout goal vs Philly was exceptional. He has excellent release.
I feel like he’s ideally the third wheel on a top 6 line but with the makeup of the team he’s likely not going to get that opportunity
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kanucks25
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Good game against the Panthers.
Actually did get credited with an assist vs Tampa and got another one tonight so that's 3 points in 4 games.
Speed when rushing the puck is a big asset for this team. He's pretty much what management wanted out of Mikheyev except he definitely has much better all around offensive ability.
Hasn't been able to finish yet but at least he's getting chances, goals should come.
Actually did get credited with an assist vs Tampa and got another one tonight so that's 3 points in 4 games.
Speed when rushing the puck is a big asset for this team. He's pretty much what management wanted out of Mikheyev except he definitely has much better all around offensive ability.
Hasn't been able to finish yet but at least he's getting chances, goals should come.
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Always been a streaky player that doesn't fully bond or build chemistry on his line. Appears we are going to see the same player we saw in Boston.
The positive is we know he is capable of rising up to the occasion in the playoffs.
The positive is we know he is capable of rising up to the occasion in the playoffs.
BenningHurtsMySoul
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For nearly $6 million per, you expect more than what we've seen so far.
He doesn't appear to have a lot of hockey sense.
He doesn't appear to have a lot of hockey sense.
Diversification
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He plays a north-south game for much of his career and our top 6 likes to play east-west. He's talented and smart enough to figure it out in time, much like Garland and Hoglander have. Will take some patience with this player but in the end, it will be worth it.
Looked better beside Petey for sure. Dude is notoriously streaky though. Keep him with Miller and Boeser for a bit and I'd imagine they'll get something going.
Yup.
Yup.
thecupismine
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Biggest thing for him is to get moving. He needs to be better on puck retrievals and generating zone entries with his speed. I'm not expecting a high IQ, top line winger - he just needs enable those guys to do their thing better.
PavelBure10
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Very underwhelming so far in a Canucks uniform. I agree with Vigneaults gum, keep him with Miller and Boes to get DeBrusk going. I am really liking the Hoglander/Pettersson/Garland line anyways. I think the rust will shake off soon and Debrusk will start to produce.
