It’s all left Bruins general manager Don Sweeney in the unenviable position of trying to turn a poop sandwich (quick shoutout Justin Wlliams) into something palatable for a Black and Gold team that most definitely needs help.

The DeBrusk camp also went public with word of their desire for a trade, which is, uh, never great for one’s trade value. Beyond the obvious of the B’s status as a team without their top left winger for the next three games due to a suspension, the 25-year-old hasn’t exactly rebuilt his value to where the Bruins would have hoped, with three goals and six points through 17 games this season prior to his scratch on Sunday night. It couldn’t come at a worse time, either. The inevitable split between the Bruins and Jake DeBrusk is officially upon us.

Sports Hub Headlines Sent to Your InboxĬALGARY, AB - OCTOBER 17: Jake DeBrusk #74 of the Boston Bruins in action against the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on Octoin Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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