DominicT
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Player Discussion Jake DeBrusk
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Cup driven
DominicT
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but Minny said Buff wasn't willing to share medical records on Eichel...
See the point there?
EverettMike
FIRE DON SWEENEY INTO THE SUN
Legit thought you meant Kadri, because they also lose to the Leafs if not for that loser.
Basically his last memorable positive moment. Thank you for proving my point.
Jean_Jacket41
Neely = HOF
KrejciMVP
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my biggest worry in Donny is going to make a another Jimmy Hayes type move for a big forward who gets pushed off the puck easily
Well considering people on here think Jake is a "loser" and trash. I'm sure getting the actual trash that is Kadri,would make those people happy.
MattFromFranklin
Fire Sweeney and Neely
I’ve always thought that Neely was the one who was behind the Beleskey and Hayes acquisitions considering he seems to favor guys with size over skill.
I'm glad we made the trade too, but it doesn't change the point that the Boston fan base largely thought Wheeler sucked because he was 6'5 and didn't hit people, and they made sure he knew it at every turn. I remember watching a game live toward the end and he would literally get booed when he touched the puck. He's basically gone on to put up a ppg since that trade and become a captain.
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I have that feeling, too. I like Debrusk, but his days here are numbered it seems.
That said... for once, hopefully a deal can be a win-win situation, instead of the Bruins giving up assets for something that amounts to nothing.
No rentals, no aging players. Overpay for the right guy if need be, but stop paying little bits here and there for bandaids is my opinion.
WhalerTurnedBruin55
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There's a lot of things that could have went down as awful trades had the Bruins not won in 2011. Wheeler is definitely someone that we could have used for many years, if people got by his tendencies to go off-sides.
That said, I obviously wouldn't have changed that outcome, but of the whatifs of the world... keeping Wheeler long term means Bruins aren't constantly finding Krejci a winger. Means we aren't dumbing down the return of Seguin to dump the Peverley contract. Maybe 2011 doesn't work, but different outcomes in other years in an alternate universe could of had Bruins champs in different years.
WhalerTurnedBruin55
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Bruins really just need to get more net-wins in trades. The Hall trade is probably the only one that legitimately has shaped the current team in a positive way since Sweeney's tenure, and that's because Hall basically forced his way here.
I'm definitely not against trades, but definitely no more Jimmy Hayes type acquisitions. No more picks to move bad contracts. No more picks/prospects for aging and/or injury riddled players.
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WhalerTurnedBruin55
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I'm fine with the other team winning, too. The Bruins just can't LOSE on the asset exchange long term. I don't mind giving up value as long as we get something back a bit more long term than we've seemed to have done. If the other team is happy with it, sure, but the important thing is the Bruins are.
KrejciMVP
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Donny should have played the powerball the day the Hall trade fell into his lap. I'd see if Debrusk can get off to a hot start and then deal him at the deadline, his value now is so low its not worth it at the moment in my opinion
I want no part of Kadri.
I bet if they opened his skull they would find nothing but raisins.
I don't think JDB is "a loser." I think he doesn't belong on the Bruins and could use a change of scenery.
Kadri, on the other hand, is a knucklhead. If you looked up the term in a dictionary, it would feature his picture. I would not want this guy on my team, ever, even if they gave him away for a bag of pucks.
You may not think he's a loser or want him to be traded for a bag of pucks, but you will find many who DO think that way.
I have been as disapraging in my remarks about Jake as many. Primarily, going back through his entire career in Boston, it's been about inconsistancy for me.
Even when he was scoring, he was inconsistant. He's a streaky player, at best, and however talented, if you can't rely on a player, they are ultimately of no use.
He's only 24, I believe, and should get a shot somewhere else. If the Bruins can get some kind of value for him, that wouled be great. Unfortunately, his value is very low at present. That means either the B's sell low and cut their losses, or wait awhile to see if he rebounds. Neither option is ideal.
Also, with the free agent signings, DeBrusk's value to the Bruins roster has also decreased.
If I could trade him today for something worthwhile, I would.
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DominicT
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Got the go-ahead from @Gee Wally to post this.
I know many will disagree with it and that's fine. Debates are fun. But there is a serious part in this story and we all should be civil
JAKE DeBRUSK: SHAPE UP OR SHIP OUT – Dom – Hockey (wordpress.com)
I know many will disagree with it and that's fine. Debates are fun. But there is a serious part in this story and we all should be civil
JAKE DeBRUSK: SHAPE UP OR SHIP OUT – Dom – Hockey (wordpress.com)
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I wouldn’t give up on Debrusk. I’d give him another year to turn it around. There does seem to be a road block ahead of him in regards to where he plays in the lineup. He’s probably the 3rd or 4th line LW depending on where Cassidy puts the new additions, which will make it harder to reach his previous scoring totals from before last season, but I expect an overall better season from him next year.
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