Montgomery Issues a Warning To This One Bruin
Jake DeBrusk is fresh off his best season yet, solidifying his importance to the Boston Bruins. Despite a six-week injury layoff, he was on pace for 35 goals in the 2022-23 season, tallying 37 goals and 66 points in his last 82 regular-season games.
The Bruins' revamped forward lineup places added responsibility on DeBrusk. Coach Jim Montgomery isn't just looking for him to complement; he wants DeBrusk to be a driving force due to his speed and scoring prowess.
Montgomery stressed,
This places DeBrusk in a pivotal role, and if he falls short of expectations, a trade before the deadline might be on the horizon, potentially benefiting the Bruins in the long run.
DeBrusk recognizes the significance of consistently using his speed. With Bergeron and Krejci no longer in the picture, Charlie Coyle and Pavel Zacha will assume the top-six center positions, making DeBrusk's wing presence crucial to their transition.
He remarked,
Last season, DeBrusk also made strides in his two-way play. While contract negotiations loom, his primary focus is on contributing to the team's success and eagerly anticipating the upcoming season.
Via bruinsinsider
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18 SEPTEMBRE | 205 ANSWERS Montgomery Issues a Warning To This One Bruin Do you think there is a chance that DeBrusk will get traded? | ||
| Yes | 80 | 39 % |
| No | 125 | 61 % |
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