Red Wings Near Seven-Year Extension With Alex DeBrincat

The Detroit Red Wings are finalizing a seven-year contract extension with forward Alex DeBrincat worth $13 million per season, according to ESPN. The agreement would keep the 28-year-old winger in Detroit for the foreseeable future as the team works to improve its position in the Atlantic Division.

DeBrincat was eligible to sign an extension this summer. However, the NHL’s new collective bargaining agreement, which took effect in September, reduced the maximum contract length from eight years to seven for eligible extensions.

The reported deal would represent a significant commitment from Detroit to one of its leading offensive players, who has made an immediate impact early in the 2026-27 season.

DeBrincat Leads Red Wings in Scoring

DeBrincat has recorded four goals and four assists for eight points through Detroit’s first six games. He added two goals and an assist in Tuesday’s 5-4 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils during the NHL’s Frozen Frenzy.

The Michigan native has established himself as a consistent scoring threat throughout his NHL career. He was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the second round of the 2016 NHL Draft and later played for the Ottawa Senators before joining Detroit in 2023.

DeBrincat has accumulated 298 goals and 603 points in 702 regular-season games across his career. He also earned NHL All-Star selections in 2022 and 2024.

During the 2025-26 season, DeBrincat tied his career high with 41 goals and established a personal best with 85 points in 82 games. His continued production has made him an important part of Detroit’s plans.

Detroit Faces More Contract Decisions

The extension comes as Detroit navigates several important personnel issues. Interim general manager Shawn Horcoff has been given authority to execute deals while the organization works through a reported trade request involving former captain Dylan Larkin.

The Red Wings must also address the contract situation involving defenseman Simon Edvinsson, a restricted free agent who remains unsigned and away from the team.

Detroit entered Tuesday’s game with a 1-3-2 record, placing it last in the Atlantic Division at that point in the season. The team has also faced frustration from supporters following a difficult start, including chants directed at ownership during its season-opening loss to the New York Rangers.

Finalizing DeBrincat’s extension would give Detroit some stability amid those challenges and secure a key offensive contributor for several more seasons.