Elias Petterson may have found his winger of the future as Vancouver signed left-winger Jake DeBrusk to a seven-year deal worth $38.5 million ($5.5M AAV). The 27-year-old had spent his first seven seasons in Boston and had 19 goals and 40 points in 80 games played in 2023-24.
DeBrusk missed the last game before the All-Star break due to an undisclosed injury but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. DeBrusk has five points (3G / 2A) in his last five games while playing primarily on a line with Charlie Coyle and Brad Marchand.
DeBrusk missed one game prior to the All-Star break due to an undisclosed injury but was a full participant Sunday in Boston's practice and looks ready to return Tuesday vs. Calgary. The 27-year-old had been picking up his game as of late with five points (3G/2A) in his last five games before the injury but is still having a down year as a whole with only 12 goals and 25 points in 47 games total.
DeBrusk was a healthy scratch for Saturday's game against the Kings after it was revealed he was late to a team meeting. The 27-year-old winger will be hoping to get his season back on track after registering zero points in his first three games of the campaign. He is expected to skate alongside Matthew Poitras and Morgan Geekie on Boston's second line.
DeBrusk had missed the Bruins' previous 17 games due to a leg injury but will return to the Bruins' lineup Saturday as they take on the New York Islanders. The 26-year-old was enjoying a fantastic breakout season prior to the injury, with his 16 goals, 14 assists, 109 SOG and +15 plus/minus through 36 games played.
DeBrusk last played on January 2nd due to a hand injury but was a welcome full participant at Boston's practice Monday morning and is still doubtful to return to the lineup Tuesday vs. Dallas, but should be back Thursday. The 26-year-old had been enjoying somewhat of a breakout campaign, with his 16 goals and 30 points across 36 games prior to the injury.
Debrusk was caught in a walking boot following Tuesday's Winter Classic game and will be out indefinitely as he deals with a fractured fibula. It is a huge loss for the Bruins and the 26-year-old who has been enjoying a true breakout season with 16 goals, 14 assists, 109 SOG and a +15 plus/minus through 36 games so far.
Debrusk was caught in a walking boot following Tuesday's Winter Classic game and will be out indefinitely as he deals with a fractured fibula. It is a huge loss for the Bruins and the 26-year-old who has been enjoying a true breakout season with 16 goals, 14 assists, 109 SOG and a +15 plus/minus through 36 games so far.
Debrusk was caught in a walking boot following Tuesday's Winter Classic game and will be considered a game-time decision Thursday vs. Los Angeles (foot). If the 26-year-old is forced to miss some time it will be a huge loss for the Bruins as he has been enjoying a true breakout season with 16 goals, 14 assists, 109 SOG and a +15 plus/minus through 36 games so far.
Despite not being available for Saturday's game, DeBrusk's injury isn't as bad as originally feared. With DeBrusk out, Craig Smith is expected to move up to the top line, and Trent Frederic will replace Smith on the third line.
Head coach Jim Montgomery has stated that the 25-year-old left-winger had left the teams opening matchup against Washington after an upper-body injury. Debrusk managed two hits and three shots on goal before leaving prematurely with 11:06 TOI. The Bruins will update on the severity of the injury in the upcoming days.
DeBrusk was set to become an RFA this summer but signs a two-year extension with the Bruins. DeBrusk asked for a trade earlier in the season, so this could be a sign-and-trade scenario. He has found his game since being promoted to the top line, scoring eight goals with three assists (11 points) in his last 14 games.
DeBrusk will not be available for Tuesday's game vs. the Devils after being placed on the COVID-19 protocol list. Oskar Steen is expected to move up to the third line with DeBrusk sidelined.
DeBrusk was a healthy scratch on Saturday but will return to the lineup on Tuesday with Brad Marchand suspended. DeBrusk recently requested a trade so any game in the lineup right now could be his last in a Bruins uniform. DeBrusk has scored three goals with three assists (six points) in 17 games this season.
