Alex DeBrincat has proven doubters wrong his entire hockey career. The knock on DeBrincat is his small stature at only 5-foot-7 and 165 pounds, he’s among the smallest players in the NHL. But that didn’t stop him from showing his scoring prowess on a nightly basis, leading the Chicago Blackhawks in goals scored during his rookie season.
Position: Winger (right handed)
Birth date: Dec. 18, 1997 (20 years old)
Acquired via: 2016 NHL draft — Second round (No. 39 overall)
Most recent stop: Blackhawks — NHL
Size: 5’7, 165 pounds
Contract: Two years with $778,333 salary cap hit
Breakdown
DeBrincat was riding high coming into last summer.