LAS VEGAS — Contract negotiations between the Boston Bruins and Jake DeBrusk hit a snag during the 2023-24 season. Now, the two sides look like they hardly engaging in any dialogue.
On Thursday, during his pre-draft media availability, Don Sweeney provided a little more insight on where talks stand with DeBrusk. And barring any unforeseen development the next few days, the tenth-year Boston GM expects the lone holdover from his first draft class to hit the open market.
“I don’t have any update at his point in time,” Sweeney said of the latest surroundings involving DeBrusk. “I suspect that Jake will head to the UFA and test the market.