Here’s the Steve Yzerman/Alex DeBrincat presser…
And here are some comments from Yzerman via Twitter:
Alex DeBrincat on joining his hometown Red Wings: "They were looking for a goal scorer and I think I can really help them fill that void and hopefully be the solution to getting into the playoffs and being a contender again."
— Will Burchfield (@burchie_kid) July 10, 2023
Says they were his No. 1 destination.
"I think we'd all describe him as a goal scoring winger. I think Alex is a very intelligent hockey player who has shown he can score goals at every level. He fits in really nicely with us." Steve Yzerman on adding Alex DeBrincat. #LGRW
— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) July 10, 2023
#RedWings GM Steve Yzerman: "I think we're a better team today with Alex DeBrincat in the lineup."
— Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) July 10, 2023
#RedWings GM Steve Yzerman implies the team is probably done adding for now.
— Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) July 10, 2023
"Got a few (administrative) things to do this week, but I think…things will dramatically slow down now for us."
Steve Yzerman
— Jeff Riger (@riger1984) July 10, 2023
“I think we’re a better team today with Alex DeBrincat in the lineup”
Wouldn’t say if he thinks the Wings are a playoff team.
Steve Yzerman regarding Zadina
— Jeff Riger (@riger1984) July 10, 2023
“I’d rather have a million 8 in cap space than a player playing in the American Hockey League”
Understands Zadina wanted a different opportunity and he gets more cap space.
#RedWings GM Steve Yzerman: "There just aren't too many guys in the league" like Alex DeBrincat.
— Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) July 10, 2023
Steve Yzerman on Alex DeBrincat being a goal scorer, "he's a good linemate to play with, he's not just a shooter. He makes good plays." Says he's great with 5v5, smart player #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 10, 2023
Yzerman believes they are done for the off-season.
— Jeff Riger (@riger1984) July 10, 2023
That is until they trade for William Nylander.
I made the Nylander part up.
Yzerman says he ran into Ben Chiarot on his way up to the office and that Benny was really excited with all the player additions they've made so far #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 10, 2023
#RedWings GM Steve Yzerman said negotiations to get Alex DeBrincat "(weren't) long and laborious at all."
— Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) July 10, 2023
Lol
Steve Yzerman said the deal with DeBrincat happened quickly. Got the trade done yesterday and signed the deal shortly after. #LGRW
— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) July 10, 2023
Steve Yzerman: "We're not restrained by finances, we're restrained by the salary cap."
— Ryan Hana (@RyanHanaWWP) July 10, 2023
Said that they don't expect to go to the cap ceiling but are prepared to if something unexpected comes up. #LGRW
Yzerman isn’t ruling anything out. Not going to go to the cap just to go to the cap however if a player comes around they’d go to the cap but he doesn’t expect that situation.
— Jeff Riger (@riger1984) July 10, 2023
Yzerman said he respects Zadina for making this decision to step away from the money. Said he respects that Zadina felt his career was more important than the dollars.
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) July 10, 2023
#RedWings GM Steve Yzerman on Filip Zadina walking away from over $4m to get a fresh start:
— Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) July 10, 2023
“He’s not a dumb person. He knows what he’s giving up. But his career is more important than the dollars and…I wish him good luck somewhere else.”
Yzerman says that he respects Filip Zadina for his decision to look for a new opportunity, says his career is more important to him than the dollars. "I wish him good luck somewhere else." #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 10, 2023
Steve Yzerman still has cap room and doesn’t rule out making another significant move this summer. But he says there’s nothing in the works right now and adds “I don’t see us doing a whole lot more.”
— John Niyo (@JohnNiyo) July 10, 2023
Yzerman respects Zadina’s decision.
— Jeff Riger (@riger1984) July 10, 2023
“He’s not a dumb person he knows what he’s giving up but his career is more important than the dollars”
Steve Yzerman: "There just aren’t a lot of guys around the league who can get it on their stick and any time they shoot it, it has a chance of going in. We categorize Alex in that mold: a sniper. One shot can change a game."
— Will Burchfield (@burchie_kid) July 10, 2023
And a handful of games can change a season: https://t.co/wZETcULTC9
Yzerman compares DeBrincat style wise to Håkan Loob and Markus Näslund, but says DeBrincat is a bit more of a goal scorer than both of them.
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) July 10, 2023
Yzerman: "I like these middle-term deals, we get to know the player."
— Ryan Hana (@RyanHanaWWP) July 10, 2023
Says they're a good compromise and can go "back at it" if the players (DeBrincat in this case) work out. #LGRW
"I made the best deal I could and I assume Pierre (Dorian) made the best deal he could." -Yzerman on the trade.
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) July 10, 2023
Yzerman says having guys who genuinely want to play for this team and don't necessarily go to a team for "top dollar," and having players who have ties to Detroit are good for the organization. But adds he doesn't go out searching for these hometown kids #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 10, 2023
Alex DeBrincat told Steve Yzerman that he golfed with Dylan Larkin earlier in the summer and discussed the possibility of being traded to Detroit. Captain putting in offseason work. #LGRW
— Ryan Hana (@RyanHanaWWP) July 10, 2023
DeBrincat:
Alex DeBrincat, now Red Wing, in Pistons hat. pic.twitter.com/2duhpE7W05
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) July 10, 2023
Alex DeBrincat wearing a throwback Pistons hat to his introductory press conference with his hometown Red Wings pic.twitter.com/fcX8GWjlBF
— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) July 10, 2023
Newest #RedWings winger Alex DeBrincat on playing for his hometown team.
— Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) July 10, 2023
"Growing up here and rooting for the Red Wings when I was younger, it's definitely a dream come true. … Everyone's happy and it's a good spot for me."
DeBrincat thinks he'll be No. 93 in Detroit
— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) July 10, 2023
“I don’t think anyone’s happier than my parents,” says newest Red Wing and Farmington Hills native Alex DeBrincat on his move back to his home state #LGRW
— Sam Stockton (@_samstockton) July 10, 2023
Alex DeBrincat said he thinks he will wear No. 93 with the #RedWings. He’ll be the second in franchise history to sport the digit, following Johan Franzen who wore it from 2007-16. #lgrw
— Bill Roose (@Bill_Roose) July 10, 2023
Alex DeBrincat said on his Zoom call he will wear No. 93. His former number, 12, is retired by the #RedWings (Sid Abel).
— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) July 10, 2023
Alex DeBrincat on his four-year extension with the Red Wings:
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) July 10, 2023
“This contract worked out best for both parties. I said it before: I let my agent handle that.” pic.twitter.com/qeXMeafkmS
Alex DeBrincat talked about being a young Red Wings fan — and now playing for them.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) July 10, 2023
"Growing up here and rooting for the Red Wings when I was younger, it's definitely a dream come true,” he said. “Everyone's happy and it's a good spot for me." pic.twitter.com/dC5gszwC0K
“You see a team that’s frustrated with the rebuild that wants to get out. I hope I can be part of the solution.” Alex DeBrincat on the Red Wings teams he’s seen the last couple of years. #LGRW
— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) July 10, 2023
Alex DeBrincat was at home Sunday with his wife and baby having a “chill day” when the trade became official.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) July 10, 2023
“We got the call and we were super excited,” he said.
New Detroit Red Wings player Alex DeBrincat. who is from Farmington Hills, said no one is happier than his parents.
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) July 10, 2023
(And he plans to wear No. 93). pic.twitter.com/swHO4rn7t9
He elaborates that he had No 93 when he was younger and it's his brother's birth year.
— DetroitHockey.Net (@detroithockey96) July 10, 2023
Debrincat says 93 is his brothers birth year and he wore that number when he played for Victory Honda.
— Ken Kal (@KenKalDRW) July 10, 2023
"I like the teal jerseys," Alex DeBrincat said. Discuss amongst yourselves. (I agree)
— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) July 10, 2023
"I like the teal jerseys. I think it might have been a little bit before my time of watching them, but I like it. It's definitely old school and I like the color scheme."
— Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) July 10, 2023
Alex DeBrincat says his parents are probably the most excited for his deal with the Wings. I had to ask if it's due to him wearing a Winged Wheel on his chest or is it because their grandbaby will be back home (Alex has a little boy). He said it's a little bit of both haha #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 10, 2023
DeBrincat on why he chose 93, "it's my brother's birth year." 🥲 sibling love #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) July 10, 2023
Speaking to Detroit reporters this morning, Alex DeBrincat said he had no intention of signing in Ottawa. "We spent a year there and we just didn't really have enough time to think about signing long-term there. I think there were probably better fits out there for me." #Sens
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) July 10, 2023
Mini-Mule? Alex DeBrincat says he’ll wear 93 for Red Wings. His No. 12 is retired here (Sid Abel) but wore 93 as a kid playing for Victory Honda in Plymouth. Also his brother’s birth year.
— John Niyo (@JohnNiyo) July 10, 2023