Detroit Red Wings reportedly close to extension with Alex DeBrincat

Alex DeBrincat has said all along he wants to remain with the Detroit Red Wings, and that appears to be close to a done deal.

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman said late on Tuesday, Oct. 13, on social media

that "word is" the the Red Wings and DeBrincat are closing in on a deal that's worth approximately $13 million per season over seven years.

An extension has been expected, as DeBrincat is in the last year of his deal. A 40-goal scorer, he stands to become the highest paid player on the team, blowing by previous clubhouse leader Dylan Larkin's $8.7 million annual average value.

The 28-year-old from Farmington Hills scored twice and also had an assist in the Wings' 5-4 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils.

DeBrincat has four goals and four assists for a team leading eight points after six games.

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 extension

They needed some good news and are about to get it.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 14, 2026