Teams calling Red Wings about DeBrincat — The Fourth Period
As the Detroit Red Wings navigate trade talks with teams about captain Dylan Larkin, some clubs are also inquiring about the potential availability of sniper Alex DeBrincat.
DeBrincat, 28, is in the final year of a four-year, $31.5 million contract and is eligible to sign an extension July 1.
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.
