What Makes Bruins’ I think Jake DeBrusk is a “game changer,” according to Jim Montgomery.
DeBrusk is a free agent without limitations.
With over $21 million in cap space and a number of players that general manager Don Sweeney needs to determine
whether to resign or let leave, the Boston Bruins head into NHL free agency.
Forward Jake DeBrusk, an unrestricted free agent, is ranked first on the list.
During the Bruins’ post-season news conference, Sweeney stated that the team intends to keep DeBrusk, a 27-year-
old, and that he is a “big part” of the team’s future.
Jim Montgomery, the head coach of the Boston Bruins, thinks DeBrusk is maturing and has changed the franchise’s fortunes.
“His NHL future appears bright,” According to Montgomery, “his career has been really good so far, and he’s coming into his prime,” on the “NHL Wraparound Podcast.” “After playing through a few injuries this year, you look at how good he was for us in the playoffs this year.”
Montgomery went on, “One thing you notice, that I really noticed, is that he was very honest about where he thought his play was every time I talked to him one-on-one.” When Jake was playing at his best, we had a lot of conversations about consistency. For us, Jake was a game changer. His perseverance, quickness, and skill could alter the course of a game in a matter of seconds.
DeBrusk totaled 465 games played for the Bruins, with 138 goals and 128 assists. With 27 goals and 23 assists in 64 games during Boston’s record-breaking 2022–2023 season, he recorded a career-high 50 points.
Despite having 19 goals and 21 assists in 80 games, DeBrusk’s 2023–24 season was not as productive as previous years. He acknowledged that he broke his hand throughout the season, which did not heal until just before the postseason. DeBrusk led the club in points (11) and goals (five) as soon as the playoffs started.
DeBrusk acknowledged that winning a Stanley Cup will always be his first priority, but he still believes the Bruins can help him get there.
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