TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Alex DeBrincat has always been one of the smallest players on the ice and it could have been an obstacle to his career.
In a sport where traditional coaches and the size of the value of management, does not DeBrincat lot to the table at 5'7 "and 165 pounds. In fact, it's probably why DeBrincat dropped in the second round draft pick in 2016 - a player with his talent would not be available 39th he was 6 feet or taller.
This helped contribute to the monstrous chip on the shoulders pint size Debrincant. He is not afraid of contact and plays with a physical edge, often toeing the line and get under the skin of an opponent effectively.
"It kind of just developed by itself," said DeBrincat. "I've always been smaller and I had to find ways out of situations and just manage myself. It's just become a part of my game at this stage. "
It is a game that the Chicago Blackhawks Jersey are very pleased to see the development, starting with the performance DeBrincat in Traverse City Prospects Tournament.
DeBrincat was a centerpiece on the top line of Chicago in the tournament. He scored in a 5-0 victory against the Detroit Red Wings and came close again when he fired four shots in a loss against the St. Louis Blues 3-2.
A dynamic offensive force, Debrincat may be the best pure sniper in the system of Chicago.
