Alex DeBrincat and Detroit Red Wings Closing In On Seven-Year Extension Worth $13 Million Annually
Right winger Alex DeBrincat and the Detroit Red Wings are finalizing a seven-year contract extension worth approximately $13 million per season, ESPN reported on Tuesday. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman first reported that the team and its top scorer were nearing a long-term deal amid a turbulent start to the regular season. The 28-year-old Farmington Hills native is currently playing out the final year of a four-year deal he signed on July 9, 2023, and was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
DeBrincat Leads Red Wings Offense as Detroit Opens 2026-27 Campaign
DeBrincat has anchored the Detroit offense early in the 2026-27 campaign, logging two goals and an assist in a 5-4 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. That performance brought his totals to four goals and eight points over the team’s first six games. The Red Wings sit 1-3-2 following the defeat. Since arriving in Detroit via a July 2023 trade with the Ottawa Senators, DeBrincat leads the franchise with 111 goals and ranks second with 230 points. During the 2025-26 season, he recorded 41 goals and 44 assists across 82 games, joining an exclusive group as just the fourth Red Wings player to reach the 40-goal milestone in the salary cap era.
Despite Detroit’s tough 5-4 overtime loss to New Jersey, there appears to be an important off-ice victory for the Red Wings. Word is team and Alex DeBrincat closing in on approximately 7 x $13M extensionThey needed some good news and are about to get it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alex DeBrincat and the Red Wings
What was the maximum length of Alex DeBrincat’s extension before the new collective bargaining agreement?
Had the contract been signed before the new collective bargaining agreement took effect in September, DeBrincat could have signed for a maximum of eight years. Under the current rules, seven years is the limit.
What did it cost the Red Wings to acquire DeBrincat in 2023?
Detroit acquired the winger from the Ottawa Senators in July 2023 in exchange for Dominik Kubalík, Donovan Sebrango, a 2024 first-round pick, and a 2024 fourth-round pick.
How has Dylan Larkin’s situation affected the franchise this season?
Larkin requested a trade and had his captaincy stripped during the off-season. He was subsequently placed on injured reserve and was booed by fans during pregame introductions ahead of the Red Wings’ season opener against the New York Rangers on Oct. 2.
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