Alex DeBrincat is looking like a fantastic fit in Detroit so far. In just four games with the Red Wings this season, he has five goals and eight points. Despite his success, questions linger about his departure from Ottawa, and he's decided to finally open up on the subject.
When it became clear that Ottawa would not be able to keep DeBrincat after the 2022-23 season, various rumours started floating around that he'd asked for a trade, wasn't happy with his role with the team. etc. DeBrincat insists that's not the case.
DeBrincat said the move was entirely about family, with the Michigan native noting that his parents now attend all his home games, and his son is surrounded by family.
DeBrincat said he still texts regularly with players from the Sens and he doesn't believe there are any hard feelings on any side. The Senators and Red Wings will meet in Ottawa Saturday for the first time since the trade happened. DeBrincat said if Sens fans want to boo him, it's fine.
