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DeBrincat, Red Wings finalizing 7-year, $91M extension, sources say

Right wing Alex DeBrincat, 28, Detroit's leading scorer who had two goals and an assist Tuesday in a loss to the New Jersey Devils, is finalizing a new deal with the Red Wings, sources told ESPN, a seven-year contract extension…

By Emily Kaplan · ESPN

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 2:58 AM

Key Things to Know

Alex DeBrincat signed a seven-year contract extension worth $13 million annually with the Detroit Red Wings.
The seven-year term is the maximum allowed under the NHL's new collective bargaining agreement.
Interim general manager Shawn Horcoff completed the deal amid trade requests and contract disputes involving other players.

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Right wing Alex DeBrincat has signed a seven-year contract extension worth $13 million annually with the Detroit Red Wings, the team announced Wednesday. The 28-year-old forward secured the maximum term permitted under the new collective bargaining agreement after recording eight points in his first six games this season.

The signing provides stability for interim general manager Shawn Horcoff amid a turbulent 1-3-2 start for Detroit. Horcoff continues to navigate a pending trade request from former captain Dylan Larkin and an ongoing contract dispute with unsigned restricted free agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson.

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DeBrincat, Red Wings finalizing 7-year, $91M extension, sources say

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