Confirmed Trade: [DET/OTT] Alex DeBrincat (signs 4 years, $7.875M AAV) for Dominik Kubalik, Donovan Sebrango, cond. 2024 or 2025 1st (DET or BOS), 2024 4th

[MMC]

 

[MOGlLNY]

Meh. You could add Debrincat to Detroit for nothing and Ottawa probably still has a significantly better roster. Different points in the rebuild.

Ahhh yeah I'd say Detroit is a bit earlier in it, of course. I don't think Detroit will be great but they're close enough to Ottawa and Buffalo where I think they'll definitely be dinging them for some points in a bloodbath division which could end up knocking either or both teams out.

 

[playasRus]

I think we all know we’re not gonna do well in this deal

But personally I wasn’t impressed with DeBrincat either. In saying that I think he will be a great fit with Larkin

Less upset in what we lose out on Debrincat, and more what we gave up for him. 7OA for... what we get from DET because that year of DBC was pointless without playoffs.

 

[EXTRAS]

@Lukus @StrakaCorvoHoffman @NyQuil

I feel like you've just yelled "sic'em, boys" to a pack of dogs...

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

While I am happy Ottawa didn't commit to Debrincat longterm, I will say that I think he will be stupendous in Detroit and make a lot of his doubters (funny enough, it seems like tons of Wings fans think he's an absolute shit player) feel very grateful that they were wrong. He is gonna really surprise you with his playmaking and hustle, and I think he is the type of player that Detroit desperately needed. I see him being a very important part of their team & future success as they take the next steps in the 3-5yrs to come.

 

[AcerComputer]

High end: Kasper + Bos 2024 1st

Low end: Bos 2024 1st + Conditional 2024 3rd round pick. Upgrades to a 2nd if Det makes playoffs.

 

[NyQuil]

@Lukus @StrakaCorvoHoffman @NyQuil

It’s a bit of a sunk cost at this point.

Dorion put himself in a corner and didn’t have a lot of leverage so I don’t expect much of a return.

 

[Petes2424]

Poor Ottawa fans see 4-5 year deal and think, “oh crap, if Yzerman got that on the contract, what’s the return gonna look like?”

 

[JimmyApples]

Ahhh yeah I'd say Detroit is a bit earlier in it, of course. I don't think Detroit will be great but they're close enough to Ottawa and Buffalo where I think they'll definitely be dinging them for some points in a bloodbath division which could end up knocking either or both teams out.

I really like Ottawa and Buffalo’s roster, honestly. Detroit has some good pieces but are missing any pieces that really scare you

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

A couple 1st rounders maybe?

As much as I'd hate to jinx this... Debrincat either signed a 5 year deal because he only wants to go to Detroit, or he signed a 5 year deal because nobody else would offer better.

... Either way that kills his trade value. I'm not saying they wont get something. They might even get one first. (Boston's) But I seriously, seriously doubt they get two.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

One of the pettiest people alive. It almost makes me look at him in awe.

 

[EXTRAS]

As much as I'd hate to jinx this... Debrincat either signed a 5 year deal because he only wants to go to Detroit, or he signed a 5 year deal because nobody else would offer better.

... Either way that kills his trade value.

He's from Michigan so makes sense he would force a deal there.

 

[ffh]

The summer of Pierre meets the summer of Steve.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Ahhh yeah I'd say Detroit is a bit earlier in it, of course. I don't think Detroit will be great but they're close enough to Ottawa and Buffalo where I think they'll definitely be dinging them for some points in a bloodbath division which could end up knocking either or both teams out.

Detroit's rebuild pretty much hinges on when their couple high end defensive prospects are ready to help Seider. There is a lot to like there but it is probably still a year or two out.

 

[JimmyApples]

As much as I'd hate to jinx this... Debrincat either signed a 5 year deal because he only wants to go to Detroit, or he signed a 5 year deal because nobody else would offer better.

... Either way that kills his trade value. I'm not saying they wont get something. They might even get one first. (Boston's) But I seriously, seriously doubt they get two.

Don’t think anyone was offering a long term deal to Debrincat

 

[TheGroceryStick]

Before it drops

Det/Ottawa fans got some hot shot guesses? Closest gets a like! Lol

 

[Pavels Dog]

Meh. You could add Debrincat to Detroit for nothing and Ottawa probably still has a significantly better roster. Different points in the rebuild.

Ottawa finished 6 points ahead despite Detroit effectively tanking the last 2 months of the season. I mean, let's evaluate the rosters after all the moving pieces fall into place here, but a 6 point gap is nothing to feel super confident about.

 

[Breakers]

Umm 4-5 year term works substantially better for Debrincat in terms of earnings

He gets to follow this up with an 8 year retirement fund at 30

 

[NyQuil]

Garrioch carrying the water for Dorion as per usual.

 

[Our Lady Peace]

Before it drops

Det/Ottawa fans got some hot shot guesses? Closest gets a like! Lol

Berggren + 2024 1st (Boston)

 

[Dionysus]

While I am happy Ottawa didn't commit to Debrincat longterm, I will say that I think he will be stupendous in Detroit and make a lot of his doubters (funny enough, it seems like tons of Wings fans think he's an absolute shit player) feel very grateful that they were wrong. He is gonna really surprise you with his playmaking and hustle, and I think he is the type of player that Detroit desperately needed. I see him being a very important part of their team & future success as they take the next steps in the 3-5yrs to come.

His playmaking was definitely impressive. Seemed like he wanted to show he was more than just a scorer last year. Playing mostly with Rookie Pinto and Batherson coming off a high ankle sprain was tough.

Also competes well for the puck and is pretty tenacious overall.

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

High end: Kasper + Bos 2024 1st

Low end: Bos 2024 1st + Conditional 2024 3rd round pick. Upgrades to a 2nd if Det makes playoffs.

High end is an understatement.

Ottawa is not getting Kasper at all lol. They had that opportunity last year and blew it.

 

[dirtydanglez]

boston 1st + something small?

 

[Some Other Flame]

Would be surprising if the Wings gave up any of their recent top picks or prospects, or even young star players.

Guessing a future 1st and some secondary pieces. The Sens will probably want competitive win now players as opposed to strictly futures too

 

[EXTRAS]

I think I'd prefer a 5 year deal as a Detroit fan. You have him for his prime, then can spend his cap on a new 25 year old when debrincat moves into his 30s.