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

[Aoko]

I am not sure why I would even do Bratt for Debrincat straight up

He's a better fit. Like Bounces R Way said, I could see him being dynamic paired up with Hughes. Though, I'd make the top line Debrincat-Hughes-Meier. Or swap the wingers around if they prefer to play on that side. This playoff run showed me that Bratt isn't the kind of guy you lean on when you need to win.

Will Debrincat be that guy? Maybe not, he's about as weak defensively as Bratt is, but I really like the idea of him with the Hughes bros.

 

[WingsToPick4th]

LOOOOL. Where are Sens fans who were screaming he would get signed at?

You could tell he was going to bolt from Day 1.

lol Sens got smok3d in that trade

 

[Anaheim4ever]

How about he go back to Chicago and form the pocket rocket duo of Bedard/DeBrincat - their nickname will be the Tyrion Lannister line.

 

[Forge]

He's a better fit. Like Bounces R Way said, I could see him being dynamic paired up with Hughes. Though, I'd make the top line Debrincat-Hughes-Meier. Or swap the wingers around if they prefer to play on that side. This playoff run showed me that Bratt isn't the kind of guy you lean on when you need to win.

Will Debrincat be that guy? Maybe not, he's about as weak defensively as Bratt is, but I really like the idea of him with the Hughes bros.

I don't know what you're watching if you think that Bratt is weak defensively (that's not to say that he's Mark stone, of course...but i Have no major issues with him defensively).

Debrincat is also more expensive for the one year they have left

 

[Aoko]

How about he go back to Chicago and form the pocket rocket duo of Bedard/DeBrincat - their nickname will be the Tyrion Lannister line.

No. I don't need more reason to cheer for Chicago. Tyrion's the best.

 

[independent observer]

As an Oilers fan, I would make the following proposal:

Yamer for DeBrincat… that‘s basically a wash, similar size and skill… Yamer has a bit more teamfriendly contract and plays with more grit… morever, mcdavid would be happy if his jrs buddy is back on his wing.

If Ottawa wants some size, we can give them Foegele on top for a 2nd rounder.

 

[notbias]

The Summer of Dorion continues

 

[GoLeafsGo96]

The challenge in a Debrincat trade is the same as Chicago faced last summer. If the player is on a market level contract long-term (9M AAV) - its hard to justify giving up a plethora of significant assets for him (or any other player at that cap hit) - because it means you have to move other pieces off your roster to make the money fit.

Hes a year from UFA, so he will have the leverage to choose where he wants to go in trade (or they trade him without an extension worked out, in which case they will get less than they traded FOR him last season coming off a better season and under team control for two years).

 

[Frank Drebin]

What was the purpose of the acquisition? I thought they planned on signing him long term.

 

[Ace]

As an Oilers fan, I would make the following proposal:

Yamer for DeBrincat… that‘s basically a wash, similar size and skill… Yamer has a bit more teamfriendly contract and plays with more grit… morever, mcdavid would be happy if his jrs buddy is back on his wing.

If Ottawa wants some size, we can give them Foegele on top for a 2nd rounder.

This is a popular buyout candidate for a 25 year old two time 40 goal scorer?

Stop the search Ottawa. Clearly an offer you jump at.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Whats amazing about Debrincat to me is he's played at least 82 games in 4 different seasons
and if not for the Covid shortened seasons he could have played 82 in every season of his career.
For a guy that small thats quite amazing.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

LOOOOL. Where are Sens fans who were screaming he would get signed at?

You could tell he was going to bolt from Day 1.

Just like Matthews!

 

[HFpapi]

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.

Not to mention there was very little risk for Ottawa.

If he liked it there and wanted to sign for a reasonable number, was a steal of a trade.

If Ottawa isn't comfortable with the number he wants to stay, they can very likely recoup nearly the same value they traded for him all the while they got a season with him to make a run at the playoffs.

Very little ways for Ottawa to walk away from this venture as losers.

 

[swiftwin]

Summer of Dorion 2.0

Yes please. Last summer was awesome.

 

[SpezDispenser]

lol Sens got smok3d in that trade

Meh, I wouldn't really say that. If they get a piece of shit like Zadina and 17 OV, then maybe, but even with the price paid it was relatively low risk.

 

[TrufleShufle]

Bratt has been a playoff dud in the one year he's had a chance to go. He's also only had two 70+ point seasons - both of which were when he needs a new contract. He's not a one hit wonder any longer, but he can still just as easily regress.

Debrincat has been solid throughout his entire career. Better track record overall. He can play either wing which gives him more versatility.

I just personally find Debrincat more valuable.

I won't argue more valuable, if you want that have it, but a 1st?

The last 2 seasons he has been as good if not better than Debrincant.

Playoffs are 13 games with 6 points for Bratt, 9 games with 6 points for Alex. Again, not worthy of a 1st or even mentioning really.

No doubt Debrincat has been better longer, but now that Bratt is on par with him and 8 months younger, the past doesn't really matter.

Again, at least not to the tune of a 1st.

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

What was the purpose of the acquisition? I thought they planned on signing him long term.

He doesn't want to sign apparently, it was a gamble. They should be able to recoup something.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

He doesn't want to sign apparently, it was a gamble. They should be able to recoup something.

He (probably) isn't willing to sign long-term right now. Anything beyond that is speculation, although I will say I was against acquiring Debrincat before it happened.

I thought the price was well worth it at the time, though, and am not too concerned either way given that (as you mention) we will recoup assets, plus the acquisition brought a lot of excitement. Not sure we get Giroux if not for Debrincat, not sure we extend Stützle so easily without G & Cat, etc.

LOOOOL. Where are Sens fans who were screaming he would get signed at?

You could tell he was going to bolt from Day 1.

Nice Tavares avatar

 

[Tragedy]

What was the purpose of the acquisition? I thought they planned on signing him long term.

Unfortunately it's frowned upon to force players to sign contracts against their will. They obviously thought the good vibes in the Ottawa locker room combined with a bunch of young guys ready to turn the corner would be enough to entice DeBrincat to sign long term. He apparently doesn't want to and such is life. You move him for something of relative value and you move on with your life

 

[Tob]

If they can recover their lost assets then it'll be fine for Dorion.

The summer of Dorion was a meme. GM looking to compete with 0 bad salary on the books and a ton of cap space signs and trades for help. Shocker.

What's more shocking is how Dorion didn't swoop in on cheap free assets with their cap space like Carolina did.

 

[Forge]

I'd wager the return would be something like a mid - late first, decent prospect, a 2nd or 3rd, and maybe a fodder chip?

 

[DaveMatthew]

Dorion put Ottawa in a very tough situation. Trading a 7th OA pick for a player getting close to UFA in a season where you yourself said the goal is not the playoffs... that had the chance to backfire spectacularly and lo and behold, it has.

Ottawa needs to hope there's a team out there, with whom Debrincat would extend, that's under the gun from their owner to win quickly and think Debrincat might push them in contention.

I'm thinking Washington might be a fit. Ottawa could take Mantha back to get a better pick/prospect in the deal.

ADB for Mantha + McMichael + 2023 2nd (40th OA).

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

Saw this coming a mile away, can't say it's surprising

 

[King Karl]

A lot of folks are playing revisionist history and forget that the general sentiment was Chicago got fleeced on that trade. Ultimately it was a calculated gamble with the odds favouring Ottawa - things just don't seem to be working out as we'd hoped.

 

[Vitto79]

1st ,2nd , 3rd