Quoting: CMcAvoy73
As for the first part, i think that’s wildly incorrect.
I am not sure what you think is incorrect? The Bruins, and Cassidy like players who are hard to play against. Debrusk is not that. He is a good to possibly very good player.
I am not sure how much more obvious Sweeney could be. Marchand, Hall and Foligno is pretty much their left side for the next 2 years. Debrusk isn't great on his off side. At best he is your 3RW. Frederic & Haula could all also be ahead of him on the 3rd line as well depending on how things shake out with 2 & 3 C
Lauko and Lysell will probably be ready by the end of the year too.
They literally went out and traded for his replacement last year in Hall. They also signed two other guys with more established resumes that play his position and are probably not as skilled, but clearly much tougher to play against in Foligno and Haula. They also protected Frederic who usurped Debrusk on the depth charts for portions last year.
Last year he was their 2LW to start the year. Where do you think he is this year? Like I said, at best 3RW and that is pretty much only happening if Studnicka doesn't make the team.
Again, I don't think they have written him off. I just think he is further down the hill. If he doesn't get the chance in Boston, his value continues to diminish. I don't see where is chance comes from.