For years, it’s been understood that Jake DeBrusk’s future is not in Boston. He hasn’t left yet, but there have been rumors in recent years suggesting he’d be better off elsewhere.
And now, as a free agent, he’ll be in demand this summer.
Is this a guy who can change everything for a club? No. But the Albertan is still a player who can bring some interesting production to a team. #Between40and50Points
The question is, which team will acquire his services?
In fact, because he’s only 27 years old, we can expect several teams to be in the running to try and sign him for the next few seasons.
But which teams?
Jimmy Murphy has named a few teams he’s heard are interested. The Montreal Canadiens are one of them.
Teams I’ve heard have interest in #NHLBruins winger and UFA-to-be Jake DeBrusk:#LetsGoOilers#LGRW#SeaKraken#GoHabsGo#LeafsForever#NJDevils#UtahHC@sickpodnhl
– Jimmy Murphy (@MurphysLaw74) June 27, 2024
That’s not to say the Alberta native isn’t talking to anyone else, of course.
For example, Murphy, in the comments to his tweet, said it wasn’t illogical to think the Calgary Flames might have interest in him.
That would make sense. Wants to be in Alberta bad
– Jimmy Murphy (@MurphysLaw74) June 27, 2024
The Oilers (he’s from Edmonton), the Maple Leafs and the Canadiens are all on the list. If Murphy is anything to go by, here’s one who’d better not say no to returning to the country if he wants to create a bidding war.
But the question is, does he want to play for a club like the Habs?
Will Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton find the right words to convince him to leave Boston for Montreal? Does he want to play under Martin St-Louis?
More importantly, would he accept a contract that makes sense for the Habs? #Reconstruction
– Who will be traded?
Jacob Trouba joins Trade Targets
as #NYR weigh their options.
Six new names on the board as the action heats up in Vegas, with updates on #LeafsForever Marner and #Canes Necas.
30 players in play: https://t.co/G6KVUCdMtz pic.twitter.com/2cgOwLeXzZ
– Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 26, 2024
– What will Salt Lake City do in the draft?
I am looking forward to seeing how Utah approaches this draft. Ryan Smyth wants to start this thing being competitive.
A big trade forfeiting some future hope for proven talent now makes sense for Utah.
– Brian Wilde (@BWildeMTL) June 27, 2024
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