NHL Trade Rumours: Three Teams Who Should Trade For Jake DeBrusk

Arizona Coyotes

So, a team that has less financial restraints is likely to be the one that lands DeBrusk. It would really help the Bruins make a deal if they can free up the entire $3.625 million that DeBrusk earns against the cap.

So, who can take that cap hit on?

Well, the Arizona Coyotes not only can, but they might need to take money on at some point this season. They sold… pretty much everybody last offseason and need to rebuild their entire organization. One of the realities of the salary cap is teams must spend a minimum of $60.2 million.

The Coyotes are on pace to be well above that, but they could still trade Phil Kessel this season and could be enticed to move out players like Shayne Gostisbehere and Antoine Roussel if someone calls looking for them. But they won’t be able to move them all out without taking some money on.

So, why not take on DeBrusk who is 25 years old and has 25 goal potential for the next few years? He would surely get a big opportunity in Arizona and could be a player that earns a long term extension if he plays well for the rest of this season.

The Coyotes would have to give him the aforementioned qualifying offer of just under $5 million, but they only have six players signed through next season so they have more than enough flexibility. They also have five second round picks in the 2022 NHL Draft and could part with one to acquire a potential top six winger of the future.