Several Reports Confirm Jake DeBrusk's Future With The Boston Bruins
Today a combination of multiple reports has confirmed Jake DeBrusk's future with the Boston Bruins organization. DeBrusk is an upcoming free agent and has been linked to trades in the last several months. Now clarity on the situation has been provided.
DeBrusk Insists He Wants To Stay In Boston Beyond This Season
Before we get to the insider reports first we must consider what Jake DeBrusk has said himself. In interviews throughout the season, DeBrusk has remained consistent in saying he would like to remain in Boston.
«Yeah, of course,» Debrusk answered about a potential extension. «That's what I've been consistent with since – I think the first time I was asked was in the summer – but yeah. This is all I know, and I grew up here and have obviously evolved and grown in different ways. It's one of those things where I want to win here. We were one game away in '19, and I want to win a Cup here in Boston. So that's my complete focus.»
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Despite DeBrusk's wishes the Bruins will have to make a decision they feel is best for their team. According to a couple of insiders, this could mean DeBrusk's time in Boston could be coming to an end.
Multiple Reports Confirm DeBrusk's Time In Boston Is Nearing An End
Today multiple reports have been brought to the conversation from sources around the NHL.
The first report comes from an unnamed NHL source. The source connects DeBrusk to a move out West at the deadline and mentions the Edmonton Oilers.
«Does he wind up back west as a playoff rental for a contender out there – we've all heard the Oilers rumors – or does he become a playoff rental for the Bruins,» an unnamed NHL source explained to Boston Hockey Now. «It sure doesn't seem like he's signing an extension – if he signs one – before the season's over.»
Next up is former NHL executive and analyst Pierre McGuire. McGuire believes that whether it is at the trade deadline or in free agency both the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames should be watched closely.
«Here's what I do know: If the Bruins don't sign him – and, I don't know if they will or won't, I'm sure they value him – I guarantee an Alberta team will offer him a major contract,» NHL analyst Pierre McGuire said on a recent Eye Test Podcast. «I guarantee you, whether it's Edmonton or Calgary, he's going to be taken care of in the province of Alberta. That's if Boston doesn't sign him, and that's not a scare tactic; it's reality. I mean, there's a need for that type of player.»
If the Bruins cannot come to an extension agreement by the time the trade deadline comes a trade could end up going down. As the rumors continue to build surrounding DeBrusk it will be fun to see if either of the Alberta teams do make a big run at acquiring him.
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26 FEVRIER | 277 ANSWERS Several Reports Confirm Jake DeBrusk's Future With The Boston Bruins Will Jake DeBrusk be traded at the deadline? | ||
| Yes | 177 | 63.9 % |
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