The Ottawa Senators acquired star forward Alex DeBrincat from the Chicago Blackhawks in a big trade for the franchise on Thursday.
DeBrincat, 24, is a two-time 40-goal scorer who led the Blackhawks in goals last season.
The Senators acquired him in exchange for a first-round pick (seventh overall) and a second-round pick (39th overall) in this year’s NHL draft, which begins tonight.
They also sent Chicago a third-round pick in 2024.
“The acquisition of Alex brings immediate and additional firepower to our Forward group,” Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said in a press release. “He’s a dynamic striker who poses a goal threat to opponents in the attacking zone. He maintains great vision, has exceptional skill, and a quality shot that helps him score from virtually any part of the ice.
“He’s a consistent performer and an underrated playmaker that Senators fans will surely love to see play in Ottawa.”
DeBrincat has 307 points (160 goals and 147 assists) in 360 NHL career games.
He has six points in nine career playoff games. Chicago drafted him in the second round of the 2016 NHL Draft.
“We thank Alex for his tireless dedication to the Blackhawks organization over the past five seasons and wish him well in Ottawa,” Chicago general manager Kyle Davidson said in a statement. “It was an incredibly difficult decision to trade a player of Alex’s caliber. We feel this move will set the Blackhawks up for future success by giving us additional flexibility and future talent.”
DeBrincat has one year left on his contract before becoming a restricted free agent.