Analysis: Senators Expedite Rebuild Acquiring Alex DeBrincat from Blackhawks
Acquiring 24-year-old winger Alex DeBrincat is a statement addition for the Ottawa Senators.
Ottawa dealt the 7th overall and 39th overall selections in the 2022 NHL Draft, in addition to a third-round pick in next year’s draft for the proven goal-scorer Thursday, and the deal immediately sets the tone for a new era for the organization.
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DeBrincat is coming off a career-high 78 points and last season was the second time he found the back of the net 41 times.
His 28 power-play points last year also tied a personal best, and he bulks up an already dynamic young core of forwards in Ottawa.
The Sens still have to sort out the goaltending situation, and the blueline corps also needs a touchup, but they’re going to score.
A lot more with DeBrincat in town, too.
Additionally, the Senators were competitive down the stretch this past season with a 14-15-2 record from March 1 on, and they still have ample cap space available to make another notable addition or two.
It’s worth noting the team finished strong despite ranking second last in the league in five-on-five shooting percentage during the noted 31-game stretch – DeBrincat brings the finishing ability and playmaking acumen to boost the entire offense.
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Again, there are still plenty of question marks in Canada’s capital, but the addition of DeBrincat signals a change in direction for Ontario’s other team.
This is also a fitting time to highlight the Edmonton Oilers passed on DeBrincat in the 2016 NHL Draft and selected Tyler Benson with the 32nd overall pick. DeBrincat and superstar Edmonton center Connor McDavid were linemates with the Erie Otters during the 2014-15 season.
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