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BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk agreed a two-year, $8 million contract extension hours before the NHL trade deadline. It was an abrupt change in direction for a player who had requested a trade and been shopped around for months. General manager Don Sweeney said conversations about DeBrusk continued with teams until the 3 p.m. deadline. But having him signed for two more years gave the team more options and sends a signal to him that he's valued.
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