Alex DeBrincat Media Availability Notes:
- On his call with Steve, they chatted for a few minutes, told him he was really excited to be here.
- He is in the metro area now and it's super exciting to be back. His family is very excited.
- He's confident he can get back to 40 goal form. They need to keep growing as a team and put in the work.
- Alex DeBrincat will be number 93
- Says aggressiveness isn't a huge part of his game but he doesn't back down and can hold his own.
- His favorite Red Wings memory? Winning in 08. He was really invested in that team and was fun to watch as a kid. Wants to be successful again
- He's been back in Michigan for the last 3 or 4 summers. Knows a few of the guys.
- On his contract, 4 years worked out best. Let's his agent deal with that and it seems like a good fit.
- Leadership is huge in his game. Hopes to add to the leadership in the room.
- On playing against the team, you can see the compete is higher. The team is frustrated and wants to get out. He wants to be part of the solution to that. There is potential.
- Had a chill day when he got the call, everyone thrilled.
- On his local ties, he started playing in Farmington hills, the arena there is special to him.
Still trains at Victory Honda arena.
- His favorite player when younger was Pavel Datsyuk. Smart man. On jersey 93, it's his brothers birth year. Wore it for Victory Honda.
- Says it's nice to not have to move around anymore and have the security. A great fit for every aspect of their lives.
- On Steve Yzerman calling him, a very cool part of the negotiation. Excited to get to know him more.
- Says the parents are probably more excited to have the grandbaby close
- Art is asking a Pistons question...
- On Ottawa, Spent a year there and didn't really think about signing long term there. Better options out there. The writing was on the wall and they decided to move him.
- Says Detroit was number 1 on his list. There were other options out there but he wanted to be here.
- Alex says he adds the scoring punch to the power play. Need to build chemistry through the year and a lot of games are won on special teams.
