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Matt Horn: Scorer like Alex DeBrincat changes depth perception for Red Wings

If you are a Detroit hockey fan, it's likely you trust Steve Yzerman the three-time Stanley Cup winning Hall of Fame Red Wings player.

Fans of Tampa Bay trust general manager Yzerman to build an organization that wins multiple Stanley Cups. Making the decisions for Detroit the last five years, Yzerman made his first splash with a trade for wing Alex DeBrincat from Ottawa.

DeBrincat twice scored 41 goals in a season for Chicago, playing with Patrick Kane. He had 27 goals and 39 assists without missing a game for the Senators last season.

Infusing the roster with a scorer can boost the impact of role players.