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.
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.
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.
Overtime
– 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