Alex DeBrincat indicates desire to stay with Red Wings in contract year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Alex DeBrincat wants to remain with the Detroit Red Wings as he enters the final season of his contract. The Michigan native expressed his preference to stay in his hometown, which adds some stability to a franchise facing uncertainty with Dylan Larkin's trade request and a lack of playoff appearances. DeBrincat has established himself as a key player, finishing the previous season with 41 goals and 44 assists for 85 points. While he has leverage for a new contract, his wish to stay in Detroit is clear, marking a positive sentiment amid ongoing roster concerns.
- •DeBrincat's current contract runs through the upcoming season.
- •He recorded 41 goals and 44 assists last season.
- •Growing up in Michigan, he aims to remain with the Red Wings.
- •The team's situation is complicated by an unresolved trade request from Larkin.
- •DeBrincat's desire to stay contrasts with the team's current challenges.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Alex DeBrincat Makes His Feelings Clear About Red Wings Future
"Alex DeBrincat reportedly wants to remain with the Red Wings as the Michigan native enters the final season of his contract in Detroit.
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