Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk has made the decision to leave the team and sign a seven-year deal with the Vancouver Canucks worth $5.5 million annually. DeBrusk, who had spent his entire NHL career with the Bruins since being drafted in 2015, expressed his excitement about the move to Vancouver and the opportunity it presents. He mentioned that his Boston friends were happy for him and that he feels honored to join the Canucks.
General manager Don Sweeney from the Bruins commented on DeBrusk’s departure, wishing him well in his new journey with the Canucks. DeBrusk will be reuniting with former Bruins Danton Heinen and Derek Forbort in Vancouver.
DeBrusk reflected on his time with the Bruins, acknowledging the rivalry between Boston and Vancouver, particularly memories of playing alongside Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron. Despite the tension between the two teams, DeBrusk received a warm response from his former teammates in Boston.
With DeBrusk’s exit, only one player selected in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft remains on the Bruins’ roster. The Red Sox and Revolution also have upcoming games, with the Red Sox facing the Marlins in Miami and the Revolution hosting Atlanta United at Gillette Stadium. In other news, the U.S. men’s national soccer team exited the Copa America, looking ahead to the World Cup in 2026.
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