Player Discussion Jake DeBrusk

[ORRFForever]

He's playing well in the playoffs. As someone who does not get a chance to watch a lot of Bruin games, what happened to DeBrusk's stats in recent years?

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[Mione134]

He's playing well in the playoffs. As someone who does not get a chance to watch a lot of Bruin games, what happened to DeBrusk's stats in recent years?

Covid took a toll on him mentally last year and this year. He had 19 goals before the shutdown. Coming into this season, the isolation, him being single, really messed him up. His mental health suffered. He looked and sounded depressed. Then he caught covid. So more isolation. He sat a few games. Game back. Worked his way back. Started to get his game back and the smile back on his face before the playoffs. As vaccines happened and restrictions are being lifted we've seen a big change. He's back to being himself. Playoff Jake is here to stay.

This whole pandemic has really messed people up. I give every player having a down year a pass because of it. I am SO happy he's back to the player we know and love. He's been so great.

 

[ORRFForever]

Covid took a toll on him mentally last year and this year. He had 19 goals before the shutdown. Coming into this season, the isolation, him being single, really messed him up. His mental health suffered. He looked and sounded depressed. Then he caught covid. So more isolation. He sat a few games. Game back. Worked his way back. Started to get his game back and the smile back on his face before the playoffs. As vaccines happened and restrictions are being lifted we've seen a big change. He's back to being himself. Playoff Jake is here to stay.

This whole pandemic has really messed people up. I give every player having a down year a pass because of it. I am SO happy he's back to the player we know and love. He's been so great.

Thanks!

A couple years ago, I thought he might actually be on Team Canada at the 2022 Olympics - as a left winger who can score. Sadly, it hasn't happened. Maybe he will set the world on fire in the Fall.

 

[loosemoose]

Timed his hot streak expertly this year.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Playoffs hero Jake.

 

[ODAAT]

Playoffs hero Jake.

I still get frustrated by that regular season lack of effort/focus when we see him play like he`s capable of in the post season but sure like seeing what I saw on the highlight reel tonight

Coyle too

 

[Kegs]

He's playing well in the playoffs. As someone who does not get a chance to watch a lot of Bruin games, what happened to DeBrusk's stats in recent years?

He just had a tough season. It happens. You know how bruins fans are. Super hard on players. Debrusk is as streaky as any 20 goal player. But so far in his career he has really shown up in the playoffs. Debrusk is young too. It’s amazing to see just how young this line up is. Basically only krecji and Bergeron are getting up there in age.

 

[Kegs]

I still get frustrated by that regular season lack of effort/focus when we see him play like he`s capable of in the post season but sure like seeing what I saw on the highlight reel tonight

Coyle too

Debrusk is always a great playoff player. I agree he was mediocre at best this season amd often invisible. But who knows maybe he played through an injury or something. Maybe his wife was cheating on him with her pool boy. All that matters is that he gets his shit together and puts it all together nicely in a bag or something. Because it’s time to get that trophy!

 

[ChargersRookie]

Debrusk is always a great playoff player. I agree he was mediocre at best this season amd often invisible. But who knows maybe he played through an injury or something. Maybe his wife was cheating on him with her pool boy. All that matters is that he gets his shit together and puts it all together nicely in a bag or something. Because it’s time to get that trophy!

Every year teams hope to pick up someone like him at the trade deadline. So if he is on the team there is no need to trade assets for him.

 

[ORRFForever]

He just had a tough season. It happens. You know how bruins fans are. Super hard on players. Debrusk is as streaky as any 20 goal player. But so far in his career he has really shown up in the playoffs. Debrusk is young too. It’s amazing to see just how young this line up is. Basically only krecji and Bergeron are getting up there in age.

Marchand is no kid anymore.

 

[McGarnagle]

That third line isn't getting a lot of ice time but they're holding up pretty well. Debrusk and Coyle have booth produced big goals. Ritchie seems to be having a tough time getting involved oddly enough.

Debrusk is a good playoff performer, raises his game when it matters. I think now that we have enough depth to put him on the third line, he'll get more favorable matchups. As great as Krejci is, Debrusk and Krejci was always more of a match of necessity more than one of chemistry. He and Coyle are both north-south players, it works well.

 

[Kegs]

Marchand is no kid anymore.

The way he works out and trains. I think we get marchand for 5-7 more years.

 

[member 96824]

Scored, created chances when not scoring, killed penalties, pressured on the forecheck.

Did everything and THEN some that detractors were calling for.

Not shocking he's raised his game for playoffs
Not shocking to learn that he wasn't going to be a low-energy, 2.9% career shooter for the rest of his life.

 

[Alicat]

He was the Jake we all know he can be in Round 1. Optimistic that he and the 3rd line continue to play well into round 2.

 

[ORRFForever]

The way he works out and trains. I think we get marchand for 5-7 more years.

I hope you're right but, unfortunately, time waits for no man.

 

[Dr Hook]

He was the Jake we all know he can be in Round 1. Optimistic that he and the 3rd line continue to play well into round 2.

Yep- I have been pretty critical of Jake and still believe he was playing (or not playing) himself right out of town at one point. I am glad to see him doing his thing out there. I hope he keeps it up as he can play a really important role in the bottom 6 for the Bruins. I also won't be surprised if he vanishes again, but for now, glad to see it and hope it sticks this time.

 

[MarbleMist]

He was the Jake we all know he can be in Round 1. Optimistic that he and the 3rd line continue to play well into round 2.

I think he'll go to max level when the full crowds are back. It seems like he feeds off the energy of it all.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

I hope you're right but, unfortunately, time waits for no man.

True. Marchand is at his absolute peak right now, and he is not likely to be one of the top 5-10 players in the league for another 6-7 years. But he should be able to be a very good player for another 5-7 years. Biggest concern is the cheap shots against him

 

[TCB]

He was the Jake we all know he can be in Round 1. Optimistic that he and the 3rd line continue to play well into round 2.

Jake had a great series, but I liked him even more when he was on his natural side. He still played some strong games as RW but imo he brings so much more to the table playing the leftwing.

 

[Montecristo]

My gut tells me that he coyle and ritchie are going to have a monster round 2

 

[wintersej]

My gut tells me that he coyle and ritchie are going to have a monster round 2

Agree, but I think Ritchie probably matches up worse against the quicker Pens.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

I dogged Debrusk a lot this year glad he is proving me wrong.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

i think with the garden full and rocking this round he will really step up his game.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Yep- I have been pretty critical of Jake and still believe he was playing (or not playing) himself right out of town at one point. I am glad to see him doing his thing out there. I hope he keeps it up as he can play a really important role in the bottom 6 for the Bruins. I also won't be surprised if he vanishes again, but for now, glad to see it and hope it sticks this time.

This is pretty much where I'm at. Really glad he's started to come out of his shell again and put in some good performances - happy Jake is one of the nicer things to see on the Bruins bench - but it's one series so I'm certainly not considering him 'back' yet. Beyond this season I still look at him as a potential trade piece for the right deal. But right now all that matters is that he and Coyle are the most important players in our bottom 6 so I really hope both continue to kick on into the next round.

 

[CDJ]

Covid took a toll on him mentally last year and this year. He had 19 goals before the shutdown. Coming into this season, the isolation, him being single, really messed him up. His mental health suffered. He looked and sounded depressed. Then he caught covid. So more isolation. He sat a few games. Game back. Worked his way back. Started to get his game back and the smile back on his face before the playoffs. As vaccines happened and restrictions are being lifted we've seen a big change. He's back to being himself. Playoff Jake is here to stay.

This whole pandemic has really messed people up. I give every player having a down year a pass because of it. I am SO happy he's back to the player we know and love. He's been so great.

people have a tendency to look at athletes as commodities and not individuals who can be impacted by real life things. I know I’m guilty of that from time to time

exhibit A for this fanbase is Tuukka last year

I’m just glad Jake’s found the energy/purpose his game was missing. He’s a lot of fun when he’s going well