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News: 9 hours agoDeBrusk recorded a goal and two assists in Saturday's 4-3 preseason win over the Kraken.

Spin: DeBrusk factored into three of Vancouver's four goals while working alongside Elias Pettersson and Jonathan Lekkerimaki. He picked up the primary assist on Brock Boeser's power-play goal in the first period and another helper on Pettersson's equalizer early in the second. DeBrusk then delivered the game-winner with 1:38 remaining, redirecting Boeser's shot past Joey Daccord on the power play. The 29-year-old winger is slated to open the season in the first line, presumably skating next to Pettersson and Linus Karlsson, ahead of the season opener against Edmonton on Tuesday.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: DeBrusk took on an advanced role in his second season in Vancouver and the result was a mixed bag. His 23 goals and 42 points in 81 games were worse than his numbers a year prior (28 goals, 48 points in 82 games), but DeBrusk went nuts with the man advantage, racking up 19 power-play goals, tied for third-most in the NHL. The veteran has been in trade rumors for a while and a move would certainly be crippling from a fantasy standpoint, as no team in the league can offer him the same level of usage as the rebuilding Canucks. A repeat performance is certainly in the cards should he remain in Vancouver.