LeBrun: DeBrincat will most likely be traded, agent has submitted list of preferred destinations

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[Ace]

This is my shocked font. I am shocked.

 

[JaegerDice]

Good player. Not worth 9+ million but should certainly net Ottawa a decent return.

Chicago was right to trade him when they did given their rebuild timeline.

 

[The don godfather]

Good luck that minus 31 is woof!

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Not the least bit surprising.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

I'm sure Lou will....

"kick the tires"

"ultimately, not bring a good enough offer to the table"

"happy with the room we have"

 

[Baksfamous112]

Good player. Not worth 9+ million but should certainly net Ottawa a decent return.

Chicago was right to trade him when they did given their rebuild timeline.

I agree! Chicago timing was perfect. Makes you wonder though how or even why Ottawa acquired DeBrincat without making sure he was open to staying long term and what his ask was. It’s quite… odd

 

[Pinto Bean]

I hope the Sens can sign him to a long-term contract in the 7M range but if he doesn't want that then I'd rather trade him at a loss then have him become the Sens highest paid player. He just doesn't push the needle enough for that IMO

Debrincat 8 years x 7.x

OR

DeBrincat for Late 1st + whatever
DeBrincat for Not as good but still good winger with more controllability

Otherwise just move on from the asset as much as it hurts.

 

[BHawk21]

Detroit's 17th and 2nd?

 

[tmg]

I agree! Chicago timing was perfect. Makes you wonder though how or even why Ottawa acquired DeBrincat without making sure he was open to staying long term and what his ask was. It’s quite… odd

Probably figured three major factors would be things nobody knew at the time.

- How much he’d like his teammates and want to grow with them

- How much he’d like the city after living here a while and want to put down roots

- How much actual on ice success he’d have here


These are things you can’t know pre-acquisition of a player.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Cat is probably got 30 goals in a system like Ottawa’s but I doubt he gets close to 40 when he’s asked to play defense.

Chicago sold high and ottawa will get less in return.

 

[Warh1ppy]

If they are smart they are doing this exact thing with DeBrincat stating he would wait for an ownership change before signing. A nearly there team like NJ or Calgary might be interested, or someone like Nashville with Trotz stating he wants more players who can light up the fans in the building.

 

[Siludin]

Maybe a deal with Islanders, who have some veteran players on 2-3 year deals where Ottawa can still fill for Debrincat's icetime and maybe pick up an additional asset (depending on the quality/expected contribution of the returning player)

Brock Nelson, JG Pageau, Josh Bailey, Kyle Palmieri, Anders Lee all seem like players who fit the above description and which the Islanders may be looking to move in a bit of a roster refresh.

 

[StewieP19]

Colombus can afford his new contract
Trade and sign
Trade Debrincat for LAK 1st round pick and Kent Johnson
fair enough for both ?

 

[Filthy Dangles]

7th overall pick, 39th overall pick and a future 3rd rounder

A lot of draft capital for 1 year of a good but non-premier player in a non-contending season.

Good luck recouping anywhere near that kind of value back for him.

 

[HarrisonFord]

Colombus can afford his new contract
Trade and sign
Trade Debrincat for LAK 1st round pick and Kent Johnson
fair enough for both ?

Why would Columbus do this?

 

[Bond]

I agree! Chicago timing was perfect. Makes you wonder though how or even why Ottawa acquired DeBrincat without making sure he was open to staying long term and what his ask was. It’s quite… odd

Same reason that Canadian teams struggle with winning a cup. Pure impatience.

 

[BB88]

Colombus can afford his new contract
Trade and sign
Trade Debrincat for LAK 1st round pick and Kent Johnson
fair enough for both ?

You should probably stop posting.

All time bad for Columbus

 

[SenzZen]

 

[Taluss]

Ive seen Bratt’s name mentioned in other threads.

If devils fans do want to move on from him then maybe a shakeup trade for Cat? Even the trade out with picks or players?

I don’t think the Sens should go for picks in this deal. Try to get a similar caliber player back if possible and even add depending on how much

 

[Warh1ppy]

Colombus can afford his new contract
Trade and sign
Trade Debrincat for LAK 1st round pick and Kent Johnson
fair enough for both ?

I...don't think they can with all the RFA extensions coming due next year. not without gutting some of that depth which is arguably some of the sneakiest and deepest in the league.

Columbus making this trade means they are going all in; moving out essential pieces to make it work past next season with that QA and that means they are being managed by a buffoon

 

[DatDude44]

Ive seen Bratt’s name mentioned in other threads.

If devils fans do want to move on from him then maybe a shakeup trade for Cat? Even the trade out with picks or players?

I don’t think the Sens should go for picks in this deal. Try to get a similar caliber player back if possible and even add depending on how much

For the same reason debrincats is mentioned. What does the new contract look like, not sure this would make any sense or solve either teams problem.

 

[StickShift]

The value they get for him may be saved by how weak the UFA forward market is this off-season.

 

[Nico Hischier]

If he were willing to sign an extension like caufield id trade for him but don’t think he’s worth 9 million

 

[KevinRedkey]

I don't really care what we gave up. I just want a replacement. Whether that's Keller, Farabee, Bratt, etc... I want someone coming back in some way.