Not surprisingly, The Fourth Period reports that other NHL teams are inquiring about the availability of Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat, who has 1 year remaining on his contract:
It is unclear if the Red Wings have an appetite to explore a trade involving DeBrincat, at this stage, but citing multiple league sources, TFP’s David Pagnotta reports teams have reached out.
DeBrincat owns a 16-team no-trade list as part of his contract and does have some control in where he ends up, if dealt.
The Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Seattle Kraken and Buffalo Sabres are some of the teams exploring the market for a top-line, scoring winger and could have interest in DeBrincat.
DeBrincat scored 41 goals and added a career-high 44 assists for a career-high 85 points in 82 games with the Red Wings this past season.
Continued; everything for the Wings depends on what happens with the team’s direction post-Dylan Larkin.
We’re going to have to wait and see whether Patrick Kane, who can test the free agent marketplace next Wednesday, agrees to remain here if the Larkin trade isn’t consummated by then, and whether the Wings acquire players that can help now or “future considerations” in the form of prospects and draft picks will determine whether DeBrincat remains…
Though I have a feeling that DeBrincat is a stronger pick to remain a Red Wing than Kane at this point.
