Red Wings secure Alex DeBrincat's contract extension for seven years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings signed winger Alex DeBrincat to a seven-year, $91 million contract extension, announced Wednesday, following a home loss to the New Jersey Devils. The deal surprised Paul Bissonnette due to its early season timing. DeBrincat, who has recorded four goals and four assists this season, still has a year left on his current contract. Meanwhile, the Red Wings have yet to finalize a deal with restricted free agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson, who left for Sweden after negotiations stalled.
- •Alex DeBrincat signed a seven-year, $91 million extension with Detroit.
- •The contract was announced after the Red Wings' loss to New Jersey.
- •DeBrincat has four goals and four assists in seven games this season.
- •Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned and left for Sweden due to stalled talks.
- •Detroit has until December 1 to finalize Edvinsson's contract.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Bissonnette Shocked Red Wings Locked Up DeBrincat This Early
"Paul Bissonnette could not believe how early the Red Wings locked up Alex DeBrincat. #RedWings
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