General manager Don Sweeney expressed the team's desire for clarity:
DeBrusk is expected to play a pivotal role for the Bruins, stepping into the top-six wing position, even without Patrice Bergeron as his center. Coach Jim Montgomery believes he's ready to become a go-to player, not just a complementary one.
While the Bruins expect to remain competitive, significant roster turnover raises questions about their future performance. Depending on how the season unfolds, DeBrusk's fate may become clearer. If playoffs seem unlikely, a trade for future assets could be on the horizon. The Bruins must carefully evaluate their options before committing to a long-term contract, as they learned from the Pastrnak situation last year.
For now, DeBrusk may have to be patient as his future with the Bruins hangs in the balance.
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23 SEPTEMBRE | 107 ANSWERS Uncertain Future: Will This Star Continue with the Bruins? Will the Bruins and DeBrusk come to a contract agreement? | ||
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