Jake DeBrusk was drafted by the Boston Bruins 14th overall in 2015, the second of Boston’s three straight picks that year. Fast forward five years, the left winger has requested a trade from Boston. Currently this year, DeBrusk is playing on the Bruins top line with Marchand and Bergeron and has 15 goals and which includes his first career hattrick in 51 games. Let’s take a look at what kind of player DeBrusk is and who the Bruins could get in a reasonable trade.

Player Overview:

His scouting report listed him displaying very good hands, decent wheels and a nose for the net. He is more offensively creative than his enforcer father (Louie DeBrusk) was while sharing the same determination and spirit. His willingness to go to dirty areas to score is a noted strength in the 25 year old Edmonton native.

His career statistics are: 244GP, 67G, 67A, 134PTS

Current contract: signed a two year deal in 2020 ($7.35 mil, with a cap hit of $3.675 mil)

Trade Options

Kasperi Kapanen (Pittsburgh Penguins)

The 25 year old winger is back with the original team that drafted him after a few years in Toronto. In 242 NHL games, Kapanen has 52G, 68A for 120PTS and is noted for his speed and quick puck release. His contract is very similar to DeBrusk is terms of money and length.

Warren Foegele (Edmonton Oilers)

The 25 year old winger was acquired by the Oilers in a trade from the Hurricanes in 2021 with Ethan Bear going the other way. With a similar contract to DeBrusk, Foegele has 35G and 33A in 200 NHL games. His scouting report noted his ability to score goals and use his body to protect and knock opponents off the puck. Through this proposed trade, DeBrusk would be back home in his native Edmonton with a change of scenery to let him grow as a player.