A possible deal is in place for Alex DeBrincant, but it’s not with the NY Islanders

After some perceived momentum and optimism that GM Lou Lamoriello and the New York Islanders were real players for Ottawa Senators star winger Alex DeBrincat in the days after free agency opened on July 1st, those hopes have tempered considerably in recent days.

While a report from SportsNet’s Jeff Marek last week said it was down to the Islanders and Red Wings to land the two-time 40-goal scorer, Detroit has always been perceived as the…