The Chicago Blackhawks just signed The Next Big Thing, and he might be smaller than you. Alex DeBrincat, the No. 39 pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, agreed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Blackhawks on Monday. He’s already the best prospect in the organization, so let’s just take a lil bit to get way too excited about this.
DeBrincat’s signing comes after he began the 2016-17 season by absolutely shredding the OHL to parts. He’s up to 17 goals and 18 assists in just 14 games with the Erie Otters, which is as crazy as you think.