When the Detroit Red Wings acquired Alex DeBrincat from the Ottawa Senators on Sunday, the consensus was clear.
Almost every trade grades article published about the deal agreed the Red Wings should be lauded for grabbing the sniper for the pedestrian return of Dominik Kubalík, Donovan Sebrango, a conditional 2024 first-round draft pick, and a 2024 fourth-round draft pick.
That's an understandable point of view considering DeBrincat is one of the NHL's top goal scorers while Kubalík has never topped 46 points, and he's on an expiring contract.