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Converting a tip-in power-play goal for the 300th of his career, Alex DeBrincat forced overtime with his goal over the the Seattle Kraken with just 17 seconds left for the Detroit Red Wings.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 21

Alex DeBrincat steals point for Red Wings with milestone goal

Locked in with Detroit thanks to the new seven-year, $91 million contract extension he signed earlier in October, DeBrincat will now try to reach more milestones as a Red Wing for years to come.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

NHL News Roundup: DeBrincat Extension, Kaprizov & More

It was another busy week in the NHL. From more injury news to trades and contract extensions, here are the biggest storylines from the last week. The Dallas Stars should be one of the best teams in the Western Conference this season, but they’ll be without one of their top players long-term.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 16

Alex DeBrincat Making Strong Case to Become Red Wings' Next Captain

The Detroit Red Wings have a vacancy that won't be filled simply by finding their best player. Following the decision to remove Dylan Larkin as captain before the season, the Red Wings must determine who will become the next player to wear the "C" on the Winged Wheel at some point.

NHL News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 15

Red Wings vs Flyers: Must-Win Home Clash Against Winless Philly

The Detroit Red Wings face a must-win situation for tonight's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers are winless this season with a 0-5-3 record.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 15

Red Wings’ Alex DeBrincat on verge of impressive milestone after $91 million contract extension

The Detroit Red Wings have struggled mightily to start the 2026-27 NHL season — but the same can’t be said for star forward Alex DeBrincat, who is up to four goals and eight points in just six games.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 14

NHL Notebook: Red Wings ink potential Oilers trade target Alex DeBrincat to 7-year deal

Cross one potential trade target for the Edmonton Oilers off the list. The Detroit Red Wings have gotten a piece of business done — not a Dylan Larkin trade or a Simon Edvinsson move, mind you — signing winger Alex DeBrincat to a seven-year contract extension.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 14

Alex DeBrincat's new contract makes William Nylander and Auston Matthews look like steals

Alex DeBrincat's new extension is going to make things interesting around the NHL, especially when looking at what some of the league's biggest stars are making.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 14

NHL Rumors: Dylan Larkin isn't expanding his list to include Montreal Canadiens yet

Puck Pedia: The Detroit Red Wings have signed 28-year-old forward Alex DeBrincat to a seven-year deal at a $13 million cap hit. He has a no-trade clause for the first four years, then a 10-team trade list, an 18-team modified NTC, and then a 13-team modified NTC.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

NHL Rumors: DeBrincat Deal, Oilers Dilemma, Tanev Replacement, Flyers Taking Calls

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Detroit Red Wings have signed a massive contract extension with Alex DeBrincat. What does that mean for Detroit’s other big names?

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

Alex DeBrincat signing comes as a surprise amid Red Wings chaos

The Detroit Red Wings locked up one of their highly skilled forwards on Tuesday, signing Alex DeBrincat to a seven-year contract extension that will carry a cap hit of $13 million.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / October 14

Rangers Daily: Blueshirts ‘establish identity;’ DeBrincat big Red Wings payday

Yes, it’s only been eight games and more than 90 percent of the schedule remains to be played over the next six months. But it’s fair to say these New York Rangers look like the real thing, a serious playoff contender, even without star goaltender Igor Shesterkin, who’s out the rest of the season — as you may have heard — with a knee injury.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Forkball / October 14

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.

Detroit Red Wings News / Field Level Media / October 13

Report: Alex DeBrincat, Red Wings finalizing 7-year contract extension

Forward Alex DeBrincat and the Detroit Red Wings are finalizing a seven-year contract extension valued at $13 million annually, ESPN reported on Tuesday night.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Red Wings Close In on Seven-Year Extension With Alex DeBrincat

The Red Wings may have lost on the ice Tuesday, but it appears they have picked up a massive win for the organization in a different way. News is surfacing that the organization and star forward Alex DeBrincat are close to signing a contract extension.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13