Player Discussion Jake DeBrusk VIII

[Mione134]

I like Jake too!

Like with almost any FA though, I just worry about the contract.

I'm with ya. I'd try to sign him for 5. I know he was betting on himself for more. But that's the number I'd go for right now.

 

[DiggityDog]

I was part of the “trade him” crowd. Now that the deadline has passed I’m hoping he can put the stress of it behind him and play up to level he is capable.

Today against the Pens was a good start. If they have any hopes of having a decent run they are going to need him.

 

[Ladyfan]

I was part of the “trade him” crowd. Now that the deadline has passed I’m hoping he can put the stress of it behind him and play up to level he is capable.

Today against the Pens was a good start. If they have any hopes of having a decent run they are going to need him.

agree. If he will sign for under 5 I would be OK, but NO way would give him a huge expensive contract.

 

[DKH]

https://x.com/bruinsnetwork/status/1767253113931444509?s=42&t=ZqgDkHt_uOBK6_Dg1RJWEg

curious what he gets - thank you Donny for your service

#DontKnowHockey

 

[goldnblack]

The real question is if Sweeney is over valuing debrusks trade value or if other teams are under valuing Debrusk. Because if other teams aren’t seeing the value in Debrusk he’s going to be very disappointed in the contract offers he gets this summer.

Probably we see a Bertuzzi-light situation.

Someone is gonna give him 5.75M times 3, which is dumb because with us he'd have probably gotten 5.5 times 6+

 

[DKH]

Probably we see a Bertuzzi-light situation.

Someone is gonna give him 5.75M times 3, which is dumb because with us he'd have probably gotten 5.5 times 6+

He’s staying

Lock

 

[Babajingo]

With him, gryz, lucic and forbert done at the end of this year, that frees up a good chunk of change to spend on a good player. After they re-sign Swayman and trade Ullmark.

 

[UncleRico]

Probably we see a Bertuzzi-light situation.

Someone is gonna give him 5.75M times 3, which is dumb because with us he'd have probably gotten 5.5 times 6+

I mean at this point he might get $7m. If Sweeney thinks a fringe 6th/7th defender in Peeke is worth $2.75m can’t imagine what he views is acceptable to pay Debrusk

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

With him, gryz, lucic and forbert done at the end of this year, that frees up a good chunk of change to spend on a good player. After they re-sign Swayman and trade Ullmark.

Jake is a good player, what winger are we signing in the off season that's better? Bruins better re-sign him.

 

[goldnblack]

Jake's end of season and playoffs will decide a lot about what Jake gets. Now we have to see what THAT is.

 

[DKH]

DeBrusk had no news on a new contract, but reiterated his desire to stay in Boston and that he thinks it’s reciprocal.
“Yeah, of course. I’ve said it from the start . . . that hasn’t changed anything,” he said. “It’s easy to get emotional or upset or anything like that on these things. But I understand it’s a business and you’ve got to do what’s best for the team or you.”

Boston Globe March 11, 2924

 

[DKH]

agree. If he will sign for under 5 I would be OK, but NO way would give him a huge expensive contract.

under 5 ????

I’m 6/40

Go to cap friendly and tell me on the UFA list which player better than him is coming in under 5 who is good

I landed on 0.0

Bergeron & Pastrnak want him here I’m good with that

 

[UncleRico]

under 5 ????

I’m 6/40

Go to cap friendly and tell me on the UFA list which player better than him is coming in under 5 who is good

I landed on 0.0

Bergeron & Pastrnak want him here I’m good with that

So since the UFA list is weak in the summer of 2024 we commit to Jake for 6 years and almost $7m?

Throwing 6 years at jake because of one weak UFA class isn’t smart.

 

[DominicT]

under 5 ????

I’m 6/40

Go to cap friendly and tell me on the UFA list which player better than him is coming in under 5 who is good

I landed on 0.0

Bergeron & Pastrnak want him here I’m good with that

6.67 million AAV?

I think if the Bruins were to offer that, Jake's agent would have said draw up the contract right now.

Just my two cents worth.

 

[chizzler]

under 5 ????

I’m 6/40

Go to cap friendly and tell me on the UFA list which player better than him is coming in under 5 who is good

I landed on 0.0

Bergeron & Pastrnak want him here I’m good with that

No way he’s a 5+mil guy. What team is going to do that? He is what he is. I’m not so sure he’s a 4mil guy.

 

[DKH]

6.67 million AAV?

I think if the Bruins were to offer that, Jake's agent would have said draw up the contract right now.

Just my two cents worth.

I would do it

When have I ever been tight though

 

[Alicat]

Get rid of him at the draft.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Get rid of him at the draft.

There’s no “getting rid of him at the draft”. There’s no trade for him any more. You either sign him or let him walk.

 

[Number8]

6.67 million AAV?

I think if the Bruins were to offer that, Jake's agent would have said draw up the contract right now.

Just my two cents worth.

Wow. That's rich for my blood.

Imagine the pressure on JDB if he's making nearly $7M!

In some ways, that kind of contract might end up being a yoke around his neck. He does not handle pressure particularly well - nice kid or not. On that at least I hope we all can agree.

 

[Ladyfan]

Wow. That's rich for my blood.

Imagine the pressure on JDB if he's making nearly $7M!

In some ways, that kind of contract might end up being a yoke around his neck. He does not handle pressure particularly well - nice kid or not. On that at least I hope we all can agree.

I wouldn't go over 5 m.

He will be under watch big time if the contract is too much (even if isn't) by fans who have been disappointed in the past by his inconsistency.

I can just see it now "Everyone hates Jake...Boo Hoo".

 

[DKH]

Get rid of him at the draft.

I like you so don’t take it personally

I’m purging all DeBrusk haters

 

[Ladyfan]

I like you so don’t take it personally

I’m purging all DeBrusk haters

Dan, You crack me up

 

[DominicT]

I've said it a thousand times, JDB is at his best when he has stability. Stability in life, teammates, linemates and position. History speaks.

I actually thi k he will be ok when he signs a deal. Question is what that deal is worth.

 

[NeelyDan]

I've said it a thousand times, JDB is at his best when he has stability. Stability in life, teammates, linemates and position. History speaks.

I actually thi k he will be ok when he signs a deal. Question is what that deal is worth.

with an extension question of do you pay for what he is, or do you pay for what his potential is

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

I hope he stays but if I was him see ya Boston. He will be the best forward in the playoffs for us and then cash in.