Player Discussion Jake DeBrusk VIII

[UncleRico]

I agree that he looks like a really solid comparable. They each score at almost the same exact pace. Rust is a bit more of a playmaker. I don't know how much cap adjustment to make but I do think DeBrusk will be slightly higher. I think the B’s should get him at 5.75 or so.

Cap adjusted it would be $5.38m

 

[wintersej]

I think Jake's agent will be in for a rude awakening if Jake gets to the open market. Although I don't think Jake will get as much as people are speculating, I still expect him to re-sign even if he gets to Free Agency. I just can't see his best offer coming from anyone other than Sweeney.

The fact that he is only 27 and the rest of the free agent class is hitting 30 plays into Jake's hands and I think is underrated on here.

 

[HustleB]

Cap adjusted it would be $5.38m

Thank you.

 

[Absurdity]

 

[Babajingo]

He's been sighted in Pacific NW.

 

[Dellstrom]

I'm still very much open to bringing him back on a 3-6 year deal... He just is what he is. A 40-50 point, 20-25 goal scorer who is going to be invisible for half of the season, and blow you away for the other half. He's very consistent in his production season-to-season but the inconsistency game-to-game is insane.

Depending on the term I'm not comfortable paying him more than ~5m. He's not young enough where there's a higher upside and he's never stepped up like you hoped he would have in his numerous opportunities. Our pro scouting has been really good on middle-6 guys who can come here in an elevated role and perform (Heinen, Zacha, Coyle, etc.), he can be replaced.

Would rather keep a sure thing but at this point I wouldn't be surprised if he's already out the door.

 

[UncleRico]

He kind of is what he is at this point. I’d offer him the Bryan rust deal from Pittsburgh. They play very similar roles and have very similar production. As well as similar playoff production.

Rust got 6y/30.75 from the penguins. I think that’s more than fair for Debrusk

 

[I am Bettman]

He’s been MIA for most of this season. Offering him 5 at this point is just too much. There are more consistent players who will get you the same production for less or equal money. Remember when Coyle was “overpaid” at 5.25 for only 40 points a year? I prefer 40 point Coyle to 40 point Debrusk every day of the week.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Have always liked Jake but I don’t know maybe his money could go elsewhere this summer.

 

[quietbruinfan]

He's a glider and a one-dimensional player he's on the third line they've had their little talk and he's going elsewhere I won't miss him. Good luck to him.

 

[goldnblack]

Two years 4.95M

 

[TheReal13Linseman]

Unless he really lights it up in the playoffs, I’ve seen enough.

 

[gerrycheeversmask]

Enjoy Alberta Jake.

 

[TD Charlie]

Two years 4.95M

From Edmonton?

I’m leaning strongly towards a hard pass on this kid. Something isn’t right.

 

[dangermike]

really want to see more from jake. this last stretch is such a friggin bummer.

 

[gerrycheeversmask]

Debrusk needs to be reunited with Marchand.

 

[Alicat]

Debrusk needs to be reunited with Marchand.

He needs to earn it. Right now, all he's earning is a trip to level 9.

 

[Number8]

I like this kid and am always pulling for him. I can be disappointed in a player's output, but if the player seems like a good person that disappointment ends on the ice. He certainly seems to be a good kid. He's not a player like Kuznetsov, for example.

But he is one hell of an enigma. Maybe one of the biggest I've seen over 50 plus years of watching hockey.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

He needs to earn it. Right now, all he's earning is a trip to level 9.

It’s not like Marchand is playing great hockey either (IMO). Could be mutually beneficial to try it.

 

[Over the volcano]

He's generally stepped his game up come playoffs. Hoping he does it again before the next chapter of his career

 

[gerrycheeversmask]

Love the kid, but he needs to start burying pucks in the back of the net. Pronto.

 

[goldnblack]

It’s not like Marchand is playing great hockey either (IMO). Could be mutually beneficial to try it.

Go check their point totals and advanced stats the last 10 games. You may be surprised.

 

[False Start]

Since March 12 points in 18 games.

Pointless in his last 7.

Definitely cold at the moment.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Unless he lights things up in the playoffs,I say let him walk spend the money on someone else ,and I have always been a pretty big fan of Jake.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Go check their point totals and advanced stats the last 10 games. You may be surprised.

He has 5 points in his last 10 games. I’m not saying he’s ice cold (or that the effort isn’t there), but I’ve watched him enough to form what I feel is at least a somewhat informed opinion. He hasn’t been playing that well. Relative to Brad Marchand.

not trying to compare DeBrusk or Marchand. Ultimately it’s about doing what makes the team perform best as a whole. And if that means putting DeBrusk with Marchand, even if one could argue that Jake is personally “undeserving”, I don’t think the idea should be tossed aside.

I’ll take any line combinations that allows the team any sort of ability to get out of its own zone quite frankly.