Blackhawks trade DeBrincat to Senators for No. 7 and No. 39 picks in draft

Former Chicago Blackhawks left winger Alex DeBrincat was traded to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Blackhawks trade Alex DeBrincat to Senators for No. 7 and No. 39 picks in 2022 NHL Draft

By Adam Stites | Last updated 7/7/22

The Chicago Blackhawks traded 24-year-old All-Star winger Alex DeBrincat to the Ottawa Senators for a trio of draft picks Thursday, including the No. 7 overall selection in the 2022 NHL Draft.

In addition to the top-10 pick, the Blackhawks will also receive a second-round pick this year and a third-round selection in 2024.

TRADE ALERT We're picking tonight! pic.twitter.com/ci3RUkQ1q0
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) July 7, 2022

DeBrincat led the Blackhawks in scoring during the 2021-22 season with 41 goals. The team finished near the bottom of the standings, though, with a 28-42-12 record. Chicago missed the postseason for the fourth time in five years.

With his contract set to expire after the 2022-23 season, Chicago had reportedly been shopping DeBrincat as a way to jump-start its attempt to rebuild the franchise under new general manager Kyle Davidson.

Kyle Davidson: "We feel as if this move sets the Blackhawks up for future success by giving us additional flexibility and future talent."

Full statement: pic.twitter.com/IVkD89lzLn
— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) July 7, 2022

Prior to the trade, the Blackhawks were without a first-round pick this year, trading away their original selection to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a deal to acquire defenseman Seth Jones.

Ottawa and Chicago finished the 2021-22 season 26th and 28th in goals scored, respectively.

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