Jake DeBrusk
DeBrusk with the Boston Bruins in 2017
Born (1996-10-17) October 17, 1996 (age 27)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 188 lb (85 kg; 13 st 6 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team Boston Bruins
NHL Draft 14th overall, 2015
Boston Bruins
Playing career 2016–present

Jake DeBrusk (born October 17, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 14th overall by the Bruins in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.[1] DeBrusk is the son of colour commentator and former NHL forward Louie DeBrusk.

Playing career

Amateur

DeBrusk was taken in the 7th round by the Swift Current Broncos at the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft. In 2015, he was selected for the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.[2] DeBrusk scored 81 points in 72 games with the Swift Current Broncos during the 2014–15 WHL season. On December 26, 2015, the Broncos traded DeBrusk to the Red Deer Rebels.[3] DeBrusk went to the 2016 Memorial Cup with the host Rebels, where they were eliminated by the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in the semi-final match.

Professional

Ranked number 19 on the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's list of North American skaters eligible for the 2015 NHL Entry Draft,[4] DeBrusk was selected in the first round, 14th overall, by the Boston Bruins.[5] On November 12, 2015, while playing with Red Deer during the 2015–16 Western Hockey League season, DeBrusk signed a three-year entry-level contract with Boston[6] and was assigned to the Providence Bruins for the 2016–17 season.

DeBrusk played 74 games with the Providence Bruins in which he totalled 49 points.[7]

DeBrusk's first-ever NHL goal occurred as the Bruins opened their 2017–18 regular season against the Nashville Predators on October 5, 2017. His goal was the second of four goals the Bruins scored in a 4–3 home-ice win over Nashville, with his father Louie DeBrusk and family in the stands at TD Garden to witness the event. He also assisted on another Bruins goal in the game, joining fellow Bruins rookie defenseman Charlie McAvoy in garnering two points each, in each skater's first regular-season NHL game.[8]

By the end of his rookie season with the Bruins, DeBrusk scored 43 points and regularly played on the second line.[7]

On November 23, 2020, DeBrusk signed a two-year, $7.35 million contract with the Bruins, with an annual cap hit of $3.675 million.[9]

On November 29, 2021, DeBrusk requested a trade from the Bruins.

On February 28, 2022, DeBrusk scored a natural hat trick, scoring the first three goals in a 7–0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.[10] Amidst a hot scoring streak, and playing with Bruins stars Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand, questions were raised whether DeBrusk had a change of heart about his trade request earlier in the season. However, DeBrusk's agent later reiterated that DeBrusk still wanted to be traded.[11]

On March 21, 2022, the day of the 2022 NHL Trade deadline, DeBrusk signed a two-year, $8 million extension with the Bruins.[12] It was speculated the signing was meant to more easily facilitate a trade from Boston, as there had been no indication his earlier trade request had been rescinded; however the deadline passed without Debrusk being moved.

On July 5, 2022, it was reported that DeBrusk rescinded his trade request.[13] The report came shortly after the Bruins fired head coach Bruce Cassidy, leading to questions whether Cassidy was the factor in DeBrusk's trade request and the later rescinding of it. DeBrusk neither confirmed or denied these rumors when asked about it later in the offseason during a captain's practice. [14] DeBrusk had his best season yet in 2022-23, registering a career high 50 points, and tying his career high in goals, with 27, despite missing time due to injury.[15]

Personal life

DeBrusk is the son of former NHL player and current Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster Louie DeBrusk,[16] who played 401 NHL games for the Edmonton Oilers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Phoenix Coyotes, and Chicago Blackhawks.

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2011–12 SSAC Bulldogs AMHL 26 13 20 33 24 5 2 4 6 10
2012–13 SSAC Athletics AMHL 34 25 27 52 26 14 7 2 9 10
2013–14 Swift Current Broncos WHL 72 15 24 39 21 6 3 1 4 0
2014–15 Swift Current Broncos WHL 72 42 39 81 40 3 0 0 0 10
2015–16 Swift Current Broncos WHL 24 9 17 26 15 — — — — —
2015–16 Red Deer Rebels WHL 37 12 27 39 32 17 8 9 17 20
2016–17 Providence Bruins AHL 74 19 30 49 30 17 6 3 9 4
2017–18 Boston Bruins NHL 70 16 27 43 19 12 6 2 8 8
2018–19 Boston Bruins NHL 68 27 15 42 18 24 4 7 11 10
2019–20 Boston Bruins NHL 65 19 16 35 14 13 4 0 4 2
2020–21 Boston Bruins NHL 41 5 9 14 6 10 2 1 3 2
2021–22 Boston Bruins NHL 77 25 17 42 10 7 2 2 4 2
2022–23 Boston Bruins NHL 64 27 23 50 16 7 4 2 6 10
NHL totals 385 119 107 226 83 73 22 14 36 34

Awards and honours

Honours Year
CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game 2015 [17]
Eddie Shore Award 2019 [18]

References

  1. ^ Ireland, Joanne (June 8, 2015). "Dogged DeBrusk grew up, and out, to be NHL prospect". Edmonton Journal. p. B3. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
  2. ^ "2015 CHL/NHL Top prospects squad announced". National Hockey League. January 20, 2015. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
  3. ^ "Bruins first-round pick DeBrusk has been traded from the Swift". stanleycupofchowder.com. December 27, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  4. ^ Morreale, Mike G. (April 30, 2015). "Swift Current prospect DeBrusk creating own niche". NHL.com. NHL. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  5. ^ "Boston Bruins select Jake DeBrusk". thehockeywriters.com. June 26, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  6. ^ "Bruins sign three to entry-level deals". Boston Bruins. November 12, 2015. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  7. ^ a b "Jake DeBrusk Stats and News". NHL.com. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  8. ^ Russo, Eric (October 6, 2017). "DeBrusk's Debut Was One to Remember". nhl.com/bruins. Boston Bruins. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  9. ^ Campbell, Lauren (November 23, 2020). "Bruins Sign Jake DeBrusk To Two-Year Deal With $3.675M Cap Hit". NESN.com. NESN. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  10. ^ "Bruins vs. Kings - Game Summary - February 28, 2022".
  11. ^ "Jake DeBrusk's agent provides update on client ahead of trade deadline". March 2, 2022.
  12. ^ "Jake DeBrusk signs two-year extension with Bruins, isn't traded by deadline". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  13. ^ "Report: Jake DeBrusk rescinds trade request from Bruins". July 5, 2022.
  14. ^ "Why Did Jake DeBrusk Rescind Trade Request from Bruins This Summer?". September 13, 2022.
  15. ^ "Winger Jake DeBrusk has matured from underperforming malcontent to emerging star".
  16. ^ O'Leary, Dan (February 20, 2020). "DeBrusk and his reporter dad share some laughs during live interview". NHL.com. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  17. ^ "DeBrusk named to Top Prospect Game". SwiftCurrentOnline.com. January 20, 2015. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
  18. ^ "Bruins Announce 2018–19 Season Awards". NHL.com. April 6, 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2020.

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