the Boston Bruins and Jake DeBrusk could not come to an agreement during free agency, leading to Jake DeBrusk leaving, and signing with the Vancouver Canucks for 7-years at $5.5 million per season according to NHL.com.
Some would say this is a steal of a contract for the type of player Jake DeBrusk is, and DeBrusk has already started to live up to it in just his first game with the Vancouver Canucks.
Jake DeBrusk had a down year last year with the Boston Bruins, but it was revealed that he was playing with a broken hand for most of the year, and it didn't completely heal until just before the playoffs according to 985thesportshub.
Jake DeBrusk appeared in his first preseason game with the Vancouver Canucks last night against the Calgary Flames, and immediately made an impact with the team. The Canucks ended up winning 4-3, and who else to score the game winning goal other then former Bruin Jake DeBrusk.
The goal was scored with a couple minutes left in overtime, take a look:
Jake DeBrusk is slated to play alongside Elias Pettersson this year, and man is this duo going to be gross.
The Vancouver Canucks finally found a really good player to play alongside Pettersson.
During the playoffs last year Jake DeBrusk was by far the Boston Bruins best and most consistent player, now he will look to make a push for the Stanley Cup with the Vancouver Canucks.
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26 SEPTEMBRE | 57 ANSWERS Jake DeBrusk makes the Boston Bruins regret losing him in just his first game Do you think the Bruins letting Jake DeBrusk walk in free agency was a good move? | ||
Yes | 32 | 56.1 % |
No | 25 | 43.9 % |
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