The deal is already done between Detroit and Ottawa, The sticking point is the contract, Alex DeBrincat wants Timo Meier money 8 x $8,800,000 and the best Yzerman is offering him is 5-6 years @ $7,500,000 that's been reported out of Detroit by many credible sources there.

— Gary VanDecar (@GaryVandecar) July 8, 2023