Player Discussion Jake DeBrusk VIII

[lopey]

Jake is the poster boy for a career filled with scoring 30 goals one years and 15 the next.
He should have found the ability, motivation to be consistent by now.

Never scored 30

 

[Mad-Marcus]

Never scored 30

See posts 10 and 12, day late and a dollar short. By the way does Captain Literal understand what a generality is?

 

[DKH]

DeBrusk signed his last extension on Trade Deadline Day

The biggest thing working against Jake is Felger tells his 1 million weekly listeners he wouldn’t sign him

Felger is an outstanding radio host - he has it. I think he’s the most entertaining I’ve heard since maybe Eddie Andelman very early years before a became a vindictive bullshit artist.

However Felger 2-6 is influential and it’s been dripping right here

If Jake wants 7 M and 8 years I probably don’t go there

6/40 I’d offer and as a player I’d accept as long as there is NMC

Also monty needs to keep him at LW with Pasta & Zacha

 

[Alicat]

He needs to sign an extension in the next week or you move him prior to the deadline. You can't let him hold up and extension for Sway and possibly JVR and hindering the ability to actually improve the roster. His inconsistency makes this team weaker.

 

[Mad-Marcus]

DKH, you're are one of my go to posters for reality, but that's very rich for Jake's inconsistencies. 6/36 is still pushing what he is worth. At 27 you no longer pay for potential. I think he is a 5.5/yr max player until he proves he can attain 60pts+/yr

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

He needs to sign an extension in the next week or you move him prior to the deadline. You can't let him hold up and extension for Sway and possibly JVR and hindering the ability to actually improve the roster. His inconsistency makes this team weaker.

Not sure what you mean, Ali.

If his inconsistencies weaken the team, why would you want him signed to an extension? Sounds like an argument to move on from him regardless, unless I'm missing something.

 

[KrejciMVP]

Jake need to be at Brandon Hagels stats to even be considered for 6 years. Can't pay him just to win some message board points

 

[chizzler]

I would trade him because they aren’t going to pay him what he wants. losing Another player for nothing would be stupid. They aren’t the powerhouse from last year.

 

[Dr Hook]

I am in the trade him camp if his next contract ask is what we think it will be ($6m+ and 5+yrs). That said, if he wants 5x4, I'd probably do it. That said, Sweeney is in a tough spot because the team is in contention however much many of us rate their ultimate playoff chances. Jake could get on a heater at the right time and help push the Bruins through a couple round or more. We know he CAN do it. If we move him, we're getting something back we hope will help more than losing him. On the other hand, if he continues with the long slumps . . . tough call for the Sweens.

 

[goldnblack]

He needs to sign an extension in the next week or you move him prior to the deadline. You can't let him hold up and extension for Sway and possibly JVR and hindering the ability to actually improve the roster. His inconsistency makes this team weaker.

I think there is definitely an organizational benefit to letting people know as well. The organization has a line and has expectations. If your name isn't Pasta or Charlie, chances are we will find a way to move on from you smartly if your performance is uneven, or your results just aren't there. In that sense I don't mind that line being drawn in the sand.

It's funny because 6M and a life as Boston legend is a hell of a life. Or you gamble that you can get 7.5M in Columbus and see how life goes for you. That's often how these things go. Or go enjoy Canadian taxes, for example.

 

[Alicat]

Not sure what you mean, Ali.

If his inconsistencies weaken the team, why would you want him signed to an extension? Sounds like an argument to move on from him regardless, unless I'm missing something.

I want to move him. I was trying to say that they need to know either way this week so they can look to move him prior to the deadline or if they need to re-work their trade deadline target list. I hope that clarifies what I clearly failed to say in my original post.

I don't want them to drag out a Swayman extension and I feel like JVR has done enough to get another 1 year deal and I'd like that locked down as well for planning purposes.

 

[Eddie Munson]

My questions for people who want him re-signed at 6m+. If he was making 6m+ and had a year like he’s having now (on pace for 18g and 40ish points) would you be happy with his performance? Furthermore, as we know, Debrusk seems to ebb and flow with what’s going on around him. How do we think he handles the pressure if he doesn’t live up to his contract?

I like the player but I have major concerns about consistency.

I agree though, Sweeney is in a tough spot, this team has over performed and are on the cusp of a playoff birth. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.

 

[wintersej]

I am in the trade him camp if his next contract ask is what we think it will be ($6m+ and 5+yrs). That said, if he wants 5x4, I'd probably do it. That said, Sweeney is in a tough spot because the team is in contention however much many of us rate their ultimate playoff chances. Jake could get on a heater at the right time and help push the Bruins through a couple round or more. We know he CAN do it. If we move him, we're getting something back we hope will help more than losing him. On the other hand, if he continues with the long slumps . . . tough call for the Sweens.

If you do decide to deal DeBrusk by the TDL it certainly completely changes the types of other moves you would be look to make.

Trying to connect the dots to that and Buffalo AGM scouting the Bruins two games in a row, for instance.

 

[Grimey]

Jake is the poster boy for a career filled with scoring 30 goals one years and 15 the next.
He should have found the ability, motivation to be consistent by now.

Kind of like Martin Gelinas

 

[Kalus]

DeBrusk signed his last extension on Trade Deadline Day

The biggest thing working against Jake is Felger tells his 1 million weekly listeners he wouldn’t sign him

Felger is an outstanding radio host - he has it. I think he’s the most entertaining I’ve heard since maybe Eddie Andelman very early years before a became a vindictive bullshit artist.

However Felger 2-6 is influential and it’s been dripping right here

If Jake wants 7 M and 8 years I probably don’t go there

6/40 I’d offer and as a player I’d accept as long as there is NMC

Also monty needs to keep him at LW with Pasta & Zacha

Have to believe Jake and his agent sign 6/40 before the ink dries on the contract. Whatever he actually signs for will be less than that.

 

[PB37]

Kind of like Martin Gelinas

Or Reilly Smith, another guy who has been inconsistent his entire career.

 

[bruinsfan1968]

DeBrusk will not make more than Marchand and Coyle for that matter, they're both doing better than him, just on points alone.
As it has been stated, he is far too inconsistent, to demand more than those two guys.
In the past Sweeney has stated he was afraid to trade Jake, because of his potential to be a consistent producer, but hasn't happened for various reasons.
So to me, it's time to trade him, and/or package him at the deadline.
But of course Sweeney may hang onto him, as long as the contract is within reason, of course.

 

[Hookslide]

DeBrusk signed his last extension on Trade Deadline Day

The biggest thing working against Jake is Felger tells his 1 million weekly listeners he wouldn’t sign him

Felger is an outstanding radio host - he has it. I think he’s the most entertaining I’ve heard since maybe Eddie Andelman very early years before a became a vindictive bullshit artist.

However Felger 2-6 is influential and it’s been dripping right here

If Jake wants 7 M and 8 years I probably don’t go there

6/40 I’d offer and as a player I’d accept as long as there is NMC

Also monty needs to keep him at LW with Pasta & Zacha

I might agree with you on some of your posts and I might disagree, that's how it works, but when mention Felger and outstanding in the same sentence, I will be kind and say that puts you in a different light...........

 

[UncleRico]

DeBrusk signed his last extension on Trade Deadline Day

The biggest thing working against Jake is Felger tells his 1 million weekly listeners he wouldn’t sign him

Felger is an outstanding radio host - he has it. I think he’s the most entertaining I’ve heard since maybe Eddie Andelman very early years before a became a vindictive bullshit artist.

However Felger 2-6 is influential and it’s been dripping right here

If Jake wants 7 M and 8 years I probably don’t go there

6/40 I’d offer and as a player I’d accept as long as there is NMC

Also monty needs to keep him at LW with Pasta & Zacha

Ya felger is definitely the biggest thing working against Debrusk. Not the fact he’s struggling to score away from bergy and marchand

 

[Mione134]

Ya felger is definitely the biggest thing working against Debrusk. Not the fact he’s struggling to score away from bergy and marchand

Seems like other than Pasta and Marchand, the team is still adjusting to not having Bergeron. Players are playing differently. Learning how to be a different player. Others having to step up and be a #1 center even though they aren't, like Coyle.

I'd say everyone is feeling it. Jake looks good with Zacha and Pasta once again.

 

[UncleRico]

Seems like other than Pasta and Marchand, the team is still adjusting to not having Bergeron. Players are playing differently. Learning how to be a different player. Others having to step up and be a #1 center even though they aren't, like Coyle.

I'd say everyone is feeling it. Jake looks good with Zacha and Pasta once again.

Ahh yes he’s “looked good again” with 0 goals and 0 assists in his last 7 games while being a -3 during that span.

 

[DiggityDog]

Looking like he will be going 8 games with out a point assuming he doesn’t get one in this game against the Kings.

You simply need more. I like him, I want him to succeed, but you just need more than that with the top six minutes he gets.

 

[Mione134]

Ahh yes he’s “looked good again” with 0 goals and 0 assists in his last 7 games while being a -3 during that span.

He's been on the Zacha/Pasta line for 2 games. 2.

Let him settle into a role ffs.

 

[Mad-Marcus]

Passed when he had the shot, late 3rd period.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Passed when he had the shot, late 3rd period.

and he is a bad passer. him and coyle. shit passers.