# Jake DeBrusk
**Jake DeBrusk** (born 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left wing for the [Vancouver Canucks](https://www.edgepedia.org/vancouver-canucks) of the [National Hockey League](https://www.edgepedia.org/national-hockey-league). Born in Edmonton, Alberta, he was selected 14th overall by the [Boston Bruins](https://www.edgepedia.org/boston-bruins) in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and signed with Vancouver as a free agent on July 1, 2024.[1](https://www.nhlpa.com/player/291/jake-debrusk/) • [2](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_document/prd/atrxf5su2zj5fdthaecr.pdf)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Born | 1996, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada[1](https://www.nhlpa.com/player/291/jake-debrusk/) |
| Position / shot | Left wing; shoots left; 6'1", 198 lb[1](https://www.nhlpa.com/player/291/jake-debrusk/) |
| Draft | 2015 NHL Entry Draft, 1st round, 14th overall, Boston Bruins[1](https://www.nhlpa.com/player/291/jake-debrusk/) |
| Current contract | 7 years, $38,500,000 with Vancouver, $5,500,000 cap hit, signed July 1, 2024, expires as a UFA after 2030-31[3](https://puckpedia.com/player/Jake-DeBrusk) |
| NHL career totals | 634 regular-season games, 192 goals, 169 assists, 361 points[3](https://puckpedia.com/player/Jake-DeBrusk) |
| Canucks totals | 151 regular-season games, 43 goals, 38 assists, 81 points[2](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_document/prd/atrxf5su2zj5fdthaecr.pdf) |
| Junior team | Swift Current Broncos, Western Hockey League[4](https://www.mckeenshockey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-NHL-Draft-Final-Rank-Package-.pdf) |
## Early life and junior career
DeBrusk grew up around the game through his father, Louie DeBrusk, a veteran of 14 professional hockey seasons who later became a broadcaster for [Sportsnet](https://www.edgepedia.org/sportsnet).[5](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/longform/inside-jake-debrusks-journey-from-whl-longshot-to-big-league-star/) He played major junior hockey for Swift Current in the [Western Hockey League](https://www.edgepedia.org/western-hockey-league), where scouts described a quiet effectiveness and smart positional play in all three zones.[4](https://www.mckeenshockey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-NHL-Draft-Final-Rank-Package-.pdf) The Boston Bruins selected him in the first round, 14th overall, in 2015.[1](https://www.nhlpa.com/player/291/jake-debrusk/)
## Boston Bruins
DeBrusk spent most of his first two Boston seasons as David Krejci's left wing and served as the net-front presence on the No. 1 power-play unit, though coach [Bruce Cassidy](https://www.edgepedia.org/bruce-cassidy)'s frustration with his consistency at times pushed him down the lineup.[6](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/07/20/sports/taking-closer-look-how-jake-debrusk-fits-into-new-bruins-coach-jim-montgomerys-plans/) His most productive early seasons were 2017-18 and 2018-19, when he scored 43 and 42 points respectively.[7](https://thehockeywriters.com/bruins-debrusk-2020-21-struggles-remaining-potential/) A later 2020-21 season in which he recorded 11 points in 36 games was widely viewed as a low point.[7](https://thehockeywriters.com/bruins-debrusk-2020-21-struggles-remaining-potential/)
His Boston career ended with 465 regular-season games, 181 goals, and 166 assists for 347 points.[2](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_document/prd/atrxf5su2zj5fdthaecr.pdf) • [13](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_document/prd/iydfrd0tyigw8onqtcwm.pdf)
## Vancouver Canucks
On July 1, 2024, DeBrusk signed a seven-year, $38.5 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks, a $5.5 million cap hit running through 2030-31, negotiated by agent Rick Valette with general manager Patrik Allvin.[3](https://puckpedia.com/player/Jake-DeBrusk) • [8](https://puckpedia.com/signing/8997) The deal carries a no-movement clause in its first three seasons and a modified no-trade clause thereafter.[9](https://puckpedia.com/player/jake-debrusk/contracts) In his first Vancouver season he formed a line with center [Elias Pettersson](https://www.edgepedia.org/elias-pettersson), who assisted on seven of DeBrusk's 21 goals that year, and he became one of the most well-liked players in the locker room.[10](https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/every-time-he-opens-his-mouth-i-seem-to-be-laughing-jake-debrusk-is-scoring-goals-and-helping-bring-the-locker-room-together-in-first-season-with-canucks)
**Playing style.** Analysis of his shot chart identifies him as a net-front specialist: 62 percent of his 313 unblocked shot attempts came from inside 20 feet, with a median distance of 14 feet. That profile works on the power play, where he can occupy the front of the net, and is less effective at even strength.[11](https://armchairhockeyscout.com/players/jake-debrusk/) In his most recent full season he scored 28 goals and 20 assists in 82 games, with 14 power-play goals, 4 game-winners, and 171 shots at a 16.4 percent shooting rate.[12](https://armchairhockeyscout.com/players/jake-debrusk/2025-26/)
**Career marks.** He has two career hat tricks, the latest on December 1, 2024 at Detroit, and 35 career game-winning goals.[2](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_document/prd/atrxf5su2zj5fdthaecr.pdf) In shootouts he has converted 14 of 40 attempts (35 percent) with four game-deciding goals.[2](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_document/prd/atrxf5su2zj5fdthaecr.pdf)
## References
1. [Jake DeBrusk Player Profile, NHLPA](https://www.nhlpa.com/player/291/jake-debrusk/)
2. [Vancouver Canucks Game Notes, #74 Jake DeBrusk, NHL Media](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_document/prd/atrxf5su2zj5fdthaecr.pdf)
3. [Jake DeBrusk Contract, Cap Hit, Salary and Stats, PuckPedia](https://puckpedia.com/player/Jake-DeBrusk)
4. [2015 NHL Draft Final Rank Package, McKeen's Hockey](https://www.mckeenshockey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-NHL-Draft-Final-Rank-Package-.pdf)
5. [Inside Jake DeBrusk's journey from WHL longshot to big-league star, Sportsnet](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/longform/inside-jake-debrusks-journey-from-whl-longshot-to-big-league-star/)
6. [Taking a closer look at how Jake DeBrusk fits into new Bruins coach Jim Montgomery's plans, The Boston Globe](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/07/20/sports/taking-closer-look-how-jake-debrusk-fits-into-new-bruins-coach-jim-montgomerys-plans/)
7. [Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk Must Dig Deeper to Find His Game, The Hockey Writers](https://thehockeywriters.com/bruins-debrusk-2020-21-struggles-remaining-potential/)
8. [Jake DeBrusk Contract - 7 Years x $5,500,000, PuckPedia](https://puckpedia.com/signing/8997)
9. [Jake DeBrusk Contract, Cap Hit, Salary and Stats, PuckPedia contracts page](https://puckpedia.com/player/jake-debrusk/contracts)
10. [Jake DeBrusk is Scoring Goals and Helping Bring the Locker Room Together in First Season with Canucks, Vancouver Canucks](https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/every-time-he-opens-his-mouth-i-seem-to-be-laughing-jake-debrusk-is-scoring-goals-and-helping-bring-the-locker-room-together-in-first-season-with-canucks)
11. [Jake DeBrusk, Armchair Hockey Scout](https://armchairhockeyscout.com/players/jake-debrusk/)
12. [Jake DeBrusk, 2025-26, Armchair Hockey Scout](https://armchairhockeyscout.com/players/jake-debrusk/2025-26/)
13. [media.d3.nhle.com](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_document/prd/iydfrd0tyigw8onqtcwm.pdf)
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